🐾 Low-Impact Exercise for Dogs: Safe Movement for Every Age and Stage Whether your dog is a senior, recovering from an injury, overweight, or just not built for high-intensity zoomies, low-impact exercise is a safe and effective way to keep them moving. Not every dog needs to chase a ball for hours or run alongside a bike to stay healthy. In fact, low-impact movement is often the best way to support long-term joint health, prevent injury, and improve mental well-being — especially for dogs with special needs or slower paces. Let’s explore some easy-on-the-joints ways to keep your pup active, engaged, and tail-wagging. --- 🐕 Why Low-Impact Exercise Matters Some dogs just aren’t built for constant high activity: Senior dogs often have arthritis or reduced mobility. Overweight dogs need gentle movement to avoid joint strain. Short-snouted breeds (like pugs or bulldogs) can overheat easily. Large breeds can develop joint problems if overexercised. Dogs recovering from injury or surgery n...
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