Efficient Ways to Improve your Dog's Immune System

Updated: January 22, 2024

Your fur-baby's immune system is made up of a network of organs, tissues, and cells that collectively function together to protect the body from foreign bodies (substances, organisms, viruses, bacteria, etc.) that cause diseases.

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The role of the immune system in your dog's life is vital and it is your responsibility as a pet parent to help improve your fur-baby's immune system. Fortunately, there are a number of easy and safe steps you can take to strengthen your dog’s immune system.

Encourage active play

Dogs are active in nature that's why being active plays a vital role in their health. A fit dog also means a healthy immune system.

Active play like running, chasing, or fetch, promotes healthy well-being for your dog. Why? Because stored excess fats weaken the canine immune system as it releases an array of hormones promoting inflammation.

It is important to ensure the exercise you allow your dog to engage in is approved by your vet. Take into consideration your dog's breed, age, and overall health. If your furbaby struggles to live an active lifestyle, provide them with Pet Parents® Hip and Joint SoftSupps®. These hip and joint supplements for dogs help maintain healthy joints and promote mobility support to your fur-baby.

Offer the right kind of foods

All dogs are different but they all need the right kind of food to help strengthen their immune system. Offer your dog a healthy and balanced diet containing a reasonable amount of protein, fiber, live bacteria from fresh fruits and vegetables, etc. But sometimes, proper nutrition preparation can be expensive and can take a couple of hours from your daily hustle and bustle that's why you should...

"Dogs are active in nature that's why being active plays a vital role in their health. A fit dog also means a healthy immune system."

Supplement

Supplements for dogs can provide your fur-baby the right nutrients needed to maintain a strong immune system.

Probiotics for dogs is a great option when it comes to supporting your furbaby's digestive and immune health. Probiotics help to increase nutrient absorption and nourish normal gut bacteria. 

Our Multifunctional SoftSupps® will provide your furbaby with beneficial ingredients for daily support. Vitamin A, C and E, which offer antioxidant support and help to boost immune health. 

Keep Vaccines Updated

Vaccination is a way to protect your dog from certain illnesses.

It prevents diseases that can be passed between animals and also from animals to people and is one of the best possible ways to prepare your dog's immune system to prevent diseases.

There are a lot of efficient ways to help improve your dog's immune system.

You know your dog best and you know what fits him best for that happy and healthy life ahead.

"Supplementing will provide your fur-baby the right nutrients he needs to meet and maintain a strong immune system."

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MICKA V.

Author Bio

Micka Virtudazo is a full-time content creator at Pet Parents® who lives with thirteen adorable American Bullies and a Shih Tzu-Maltese mix named Gretel. She especially enjoys writing how-to articles as she feels through this she can connect to other pet parents on a more personal level.

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