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Your Dog Needs Exercise Twice a Day, Expert Says

Posted on May 1, 2012 - 8:14am

A Story from usnews.com says your dog probably needs more exercise.
"Dogs should get exercise at least twice a day, generally around 15 to 20 minutes each session for small dogs and 30 to 40 minutes or more for large dogs," Susan Nelson, clinical associate professor at the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital at Kansas State University in Manhattan, said in a university news release.

The actual amount and type of exercise depend on the type of dog, its age and its health.

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