Unit 115:Play with your pet
第115單元:和寵物玩耍
Every dog owner knows that Poochie isn't happy with a walk around the block only once a day.
每個狗主人都知道狗兒每天只繞街區去走一回是不會快樂的。
Pet experts say that a minimum of 30 minutes of daily exercise is ideal for your dog,giving him a good stretch,improving his health and keeping him lean.
寵物專家說,每天至少三十分鐘的運動對你的狗較為理想,如此才可以讓它好好伸展筋骨,改善它的健康,也使它不發胖。
Enjoy these benefits yourself by making Poochie your walking or running partner.
好好享受狗兒陪伴你散步或跑步所帶來的這些好處吧。
Cat people,whose pets' favorite activities tend toward eating and sleeping,won't find their feline friends as eager to engage in organized sports.
養貓的人由于他們的寵物最愛的活動傾向于吃飯和睡覺,所以他們會發現貓兒并不熱衷于有計劃的運動。
Nevertheless, you can and should play games with them to perk them up.
然而,你也應該和貓兒玩游戲使它們快活起來。
Throwing a ball or catnip toy around a room and fetching it is good for both of you.
在室內丟球或用逗貓玩具逗它們玩,對你或對貓兒來說都是很好的運動。
Having a great relationship with a pet is also good for your mental health, studies show.
研究顯示,和寵物保持良好的關系也對你的心理健康有益。
And best of all,sharing good times and bad with your pet will make you less likely to turn to food to feel good.
最棒的是,和寵物分享快樂和痛苦使你比較不會靠吃東西來得到快樂。