Well it’s January, and if you are like millions of Americans, you have begun a New Year’s resolution to be healthier in 2017. So it makes sense that January is also National Walk Your Pet Month! Just like for us, exercise is essential to keep your pet healthy. Research supports that daily exercise helps maintain a healthy weight for your pet, and also decreases the risks of metabolic diseases ( such as diabetes), heart disease, arthritis, and injuries to the knees and back. I