Podcast 73 - What the Vet Says – Coping with COVID-19
Life well loved | The pet health and wellbeing podcast
Release Date: 03/27/2020
Life well loved | The pet health and wellbeing podcast
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info_outlineHave you been wondering if your pet is at risk from COVID-19? Looking for ways to maintain your own health during COVID-19? Rowan, our chief nutritionist & Dr Nick Thompson discuss how to keep you and your dog happy & healthy over the next few weeks.
Dr Nick discusses how to help your dog thrive, including can dog’s contract the virus, can they spread the virus and planning who will walk your dog if you need to stay indoors
Rowan explains how you can ensure you stay healthy in mind, body and spirit in the coming weeks, including communicating with others as much as possible, exercises to try (especially mini rebounder trampolines to help with lymphatic drainage & immune boosting foods and supplements to help you thrive.
Remember, if the news is getting you down, take your dog for a walk.