Sichuan News | Civilized Dog Ownership, Respect Public Virtue, and Healthy Exercise
Today we continue to focus on the 'Promoting Social Civilization and Strengthening Public Health' initiative. What rules should pet owners follow? How can we strengthen exercise and improve our immune system? Let's take a look at what the experts say.
The initiative mentions 'Keeping pets in line, leash clearly visible, demonstrating public virtue'. With more and more citizens in large cities raising dogs, it is crucial to ensure the safety of people and pets. Most cities across the province have now clearly stipulated that dog owners must obtain a 'Dog Ownership Registration Certificate', leash their dogs when outdoors, and promptly clean up their dog droppings.
Head of the Infection Management Department of Chengdu Third People's Hospital, Guo Hua: We strongly recommend (promptly cleaning) the droppings because they may potentially contain hidden microbial pathogens, which could pose a threat to health. In coexisting with people, we should also maintain cleanliness and hygiene. We should regularly bathe and clean our pets.
The initiative also states, 'Healthy exercise is a civilized behavior, and lifelong self-cultivation is the way to go.' In the experts' view, maintaining moderate exercise can not only improve our immune system but also prevent the occurrence of various chronic diseases.
Head of the Infection Management Department of Chengdu Third People's Hospital, Guo Hua: Our disease burden is shifting towards chronic diseases, such as hypertension, diabetes, and gout. If we can effectively exercise and improve our lifestyle, it is a very effective for everyone to face these chronic diseases.
