India, Aug. 27 -- Dogs eagerly await their daily walks. With puppy eyes, they wait for you by the door. Like clockwork, they know exactly when it's time to head outside. As a pet parent, the responsibility falls on you to ensure that these walks are safe, comfortable, and suited to your dog's needs. Sometimes, pet parents may think a dog walk is only about bathroom breaks. But in reality, it is so much more. ALSO READ: Do you have a large breed dog? Vet shares one of the biggest health challenges they may face and 3 major warning signs

We asked Dr Deepak Saraswat, head vet at Zigly Pet Care, to explain the health benefits of dog walks and why pet parents should not treat them as mere bathroom breaks. He talked about how regular walks sup...