10 professional ways to make (and keep ) cats and dogs happy at home

When we spend much time at home for work reasons or the inability to move, our animals can be affected. Animal behaviorists help us with some practical strategies to increase the well-being of our best friends, making them feel more considered, engaged, and happy! Find out what they are: click on the arrows of the photo to continue reading.

Some rules should never change, whether you're at home or on vacation. Keep your pet routine as much as possible. Always expect good manners, that they use the litter box or dog mat, and that they don't insist too much on scraps. Then try to keep the times of outings and meals regular because this regular security does them well.

Dogs and cats are not children; they don't need to be constantly busy or always stay with us. If you stay at home often, let them have quality time alone, they know better than us how to spend it.

If you have prolonged calls, try to understand the needs of your animals. To occupy their time longer and satisfy them, try adding a little peanut butter to his Kong (or several) so that he chews with satisfaction for longer. Of course, always pay attention to its nutrition.

If you can't take your dog to the park, try to get him to exercise consistently and simultaneously. Take him with you to collect the mail, play with him in the garden with a ball, or free up space in the house so that he can move more.

Stimulate their mind during meals, play with them by distributing their dinner around the house, or give them a puzzle feeder for cats and dogs.

Imagine that your pet is your roommate, and be careful not to make too much noise so as not to disturb it too much. Just like a person, he will appreciate it.

If you have children, get them involved in an activity that will benefit them and the pets in the house! Let your children read them a book, as animals are unique in encouraging children.

The proverb also says: don't wake the sleeping dog! When our best friends sleep, let's leave them alone; they need it when they close their eyes.

Just like for us, following a healthy diet is essential for the well-being of animals too. So keep them healthy with a diet that is right for them and regular. When you want to reward them with something crunchy, remember that the percentage of their energy needs you to provide them with crunchies should be at most 10%.

Not all animals feel at ease when many people and friends arrive at home. Setting up a safe space where they can be undisturbed and feel safe will help them not get stressed out when they are around your friends.