Why shouldn't you play fetch with your dog?
Frederik Ratke
2025-05-22 05:09:27
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Fetch has also been linked to arthritis in dogs. Jumping up, running from a standing position and sliding to get the ball are all ways playing fetch can damage your dogs body. The strains and stress ball throwing has on dogs. You are essentially building an athlete, however the more exercise your dog gets the fitter they become. Dogs that go for a run with their owners or have uninterrupted play with other dogs in the park or a 20 minute game of fetch come home with high adrenaline which can take up to 4-6 hours to go down and often high cortisol levels which can take up to 48 hours to go down. Playing fetch can be over-stimulating and is a high impact activity on your dog's body which can lead to injuries and arthritis in old age.
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