Good news for pregnant dog owners
Got a pet dog? Turns out you're more likely to be fitter and more active during your pregnancy than dog-free mums-to-be
Mums-to-be who have a pet dog are more likely to be healthier and more active than those who don’t, a new study has found.
Thanks to dogs’ requirement to be walked regularly, women who own them are 50% more likely to hit the recommended 30 minutes of activity a day. And it probably feels a whole lot more fun than hitting the treadmill.
“We are increasingly seeing that exercising with a dog can lead to improved motivation and effectiveness,” said Dr Sandra McCune, from the Waltham Centre for Pet Nutrition.
The study looked at the lifestyles of more than 11,000 mums-to-be in the UK.
“As a low-risk exercise, dog walking can help women who may otherwise find it hard to meet their exercise targets, keep active and fit during pregnancy,” Dr Sandra explained.
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