4 Furry Tips Every Pet Parent Should Know for Healthier and Happier Puppers

Every doting pet parent only wants the best for their furry babies – the yummiest doggy food, the coziest place to sleep in, and the best-smelling pet shampoo there is. But did you know spoiling your pooch this way may come at the cost of their health? Here are four furry facts - and a pet parent tip for each! - every pet owner should know for healthier and happier puppers:

1. The average lifespan for dogs is around 13 to 14 years.

But there are records of dogs living for as long as 30 years. That's twice the expected! Help your pets live not just longer but also healthier with proper diet, exercise, and grooming!

2. 35% of the total pet population is overweight.

Is your pet gaining too many pounds? Here's a checklist of a fit and healthy doggy:
- Ribs are easily felt
- No sagging stomach
- Visible waist when viewed from above

Keep your pets in bow-wow shape by clocking in 30 minutes to 2 hours of exercise like walking and playing catch. Also, steer them away from processed foods that are too big for them. Doing this daily not only reduces their risk of heart disease and cancer, but also increase their life expectancy.

3. 80% of dogs show signs of oral disease by the time they're 3 years old.

Common symptoms? Bad breath and irritated gums. Oral diseases in pets have been linked to severe microscopic damage in their kidneys, heart muscle and liver, drastically decreasing their expected lifespan. Keep your beloved pooch's choppers clean by brushing them daily.

4. Canine cancer is on the rise.

Constant exposure to potentially harmful synthetic chemicals increase your dog's risk of getting canine cancer. This doesn't just mean in the food they eat but also in their shampoo. Shower your furry best friends with only the best nature has to offer. Treat them to bow-wow pampering with Furry Kind Cocomutt Shampoo and SunShine Serum - 100% free from chemicals like parabens and SLS/SLES that have been linked to canine cancer!