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Cat and Dog Gyms

It’s a well-known fact that pets have to exercise in order to keep healthy and happy. If your busy schedule prevents you from taking them out on regular walks, or if you live in the city where there’s little room for a spirited romp, you can invest in a pet gym.

The demand in the United States for pet gyms has steadily increased over the years, and manufacturers have responded to this by introducing a wide variety of gyms. Some are portable, and can be used at home; others are located at specialty centers which offer yearly membership. To help you decide which of those products are the best for your pet, consider these factors.

Kitty Gyms and Kitty Condos

Cats are active creatures, and without any exercise they will vent their energies on bookshelves, couches, an antique sofa. A kitty gym is an excellent way of giving them something to do while protecting your own property.

Kitty gyms are usually several feet high, and are equipped with sisal cat scratching posts and rope for cats to play with. It also breaks into several levels, allowing them to jump and pounce to their hearts’ content. Some kitty gyms have cat hammocks, others even have kitty condos. Kitty condos, as the name implies, are mini apartments where they can play and do what cats do best—nap.

Kitty condos come in a wide variety of sizes and shapes. Some of them have themed designs: castles, palaces, bistros, and skyscrapers.

Good kitty gyms come at a price, though. They can cost upwards of $100, depending on the retailer.

Dog Gyms

Dog gyms are one of the biggest trends to hit the pet accessory market. Aside from the fact that they’re fun, they’re also very important for your dog’s health. Out of the 60 million dogs owned by Americans, one in four is considered obese.

Like “human” gyms, dog gyms offer a wide variety of programs. You’ll find obstacle courses, aquatic exercises, agility classes, indoor track, fly ball, endurance training, and even yoga.

Before enrolling your dog in an exercise program, visit your vet to get an assessment of his health. Some older dogs are at risk for cardiovascular disease. You may also need to look into his diet.

Also make sure that the dog gym is clean and not overcrowded, and that it gives strict health requirements. If it isn’t choosy about vaccinations and hygiene, your pet could pick up something,

A well-equipped, clean and sanitary dog gym doesn’t come cheap, though. Depending on the kind of services they offer, dog gyms can charge from
$40 - $60 dollars for membership.

Dog and kitty gyms are just some of the many options pet owners have to keep their animals healthy and entertained. There are dog training centers, dog and cat day care centers, and old-fashioned regular walks around the block. The bottom line is that both you and your pet have several options and that, ultimately, you decide which one is best for you.

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