Healthy Pets

Maintaining your pet's health helps ensure a long life for your companion. But as with humans, pet health isn't a given.

Remember to:

• Schedule and keep appointments for annual visits to your veterinarian. Not only will this ensure that vaccinations and preventative maintenance are up to date, but professionals may notice health conditions before they become difficult to treat.
• Check your pet's teeth, pads and general health periodically. Seek attention and advice when you notice something wrong.
• Give your pet lots of opportunities for exercise, physical and mental. Extra walks keep off the pounds for both you and your dog. Simple games with your cat during TV commercials can entertain both of you.
• Learn about your pet and heartworm prevention.

Read more about it:

• Playtime necessary for healthy cat, an article from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M University
• Healthy activities for healthy pets, an article from University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital
• Medline Plus Pets and Pet Health, an excellent resource with articles addressing all facets of pet health
• Dental health for your pet, an article from Kansas State University's Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital.

Download a copy of the CMVH annual exam for healthy pets form to bring to your pet's next appointment.

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Updated January 2008

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