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#1 NEUTER YOUR PET
Unless you are a professional animal breeder, have your pets spayed
or neutered. These procedures will help your pets live longer, healthier
lives. They will also eliminate unwanted and unplanned litters of kittens
and puppies. Millions of unadopted spring puppies and kittens have to
be destroyed by overburdened animal shelters every year.
#2 VACCINATE!
Warmer weather brings out more house bound pets and more wildlife which can carry
rabies, distemper and other contagious diseases. Make sure your dogs and cats are
protected. Visit your veterinarian and get your pet vaccinated. There are vaccines that
will help reduce the risk of distemper, parvovirus, hepatitis, kennel cough and rabies.
#3 START OBEDIENCE TRAINING
Spring time is a great time to begin obedience training fore your puppy or young dog
or to brush up training for your older more mature dog. An unruly out of control dog is
a danger to himself and others. Good citizenship requires that dog owners have their
pets under control whenever among other dogs and people. An obedient dog is a
happy and healthy pet.
#4 SCREEN YOUR WINDOWS!
Its great to feel the fresh air and gentle breezes entering your home through opened
windows. But make sure your windows are screened. Thousands of pets are killed or
seriously injured each year in falls from opened windows in single family suburban
homes and large urban apartment buildings.
#5 LEASHES, DON'T GO OUT WITHOUT ONE
If you are going outdoors with your pet, make sure it is on a leash. Your pet must be
under control at all times when it is out among other people and pets. The firm grip you
maintain on the leash is the best safeguard you have to insure that your pet doesn't
spar with other animals or gets loose and runs away. Your pet should also always wear
a collar with an identification tag.
#6 NEED A JOGGING PARTNER?
Running with your dog can be great exercise for both of you. Keep your dog's age and
over all health in mind when you choose a distance and course. Be careful not to
stress your pet to the point when it is injured. Keep away from hot tar or paved
surfaces that can cause burns to your pets foot pad.
#7 STOP FLEAS & TICKS
The same Lyme disease (carried by ticks) that ravages healthy people can do
enormous damage to pets. Check with your veterinarian for new, easy-to-use flea and
tick products. Only use the flea and tick products recommended by your veterinarian.
Some over-the-counter products can be toxic and pose dangers to your pets.
#8 CAR SICK PETS
Car sick pets can make a long car ride an excruciating journey. Make thing easy on
everyone. Don't feed your pet for 8 to 12 hours before an extended car trip. You can
give water up to two hours before. Plan several stops along the way to let your pet and
other passengers relieve themselves. Bring some water from home and give just
enough to your pet to quench its thirst.
#9 USE PET ID TAGS
Avoid the heart ache that comes when a pet is lost. Make sure your pet has an
identification tag on its collar. The tag should have your daytime and home phone
numbers or email address. Use the implanted ID chip system too. It can help your
identify pet if it is turned into an animal shelter. Tens of thousands of pets are lost each
years. Unfortunately too many are euthanized because they lack ID and are not
adopted.
#10 PET FIRST AID KIT
Most serious injuries to pets occur in the spring and summer months when we spend
more time outdoors with them. Be prepared if an emergency strikes. Have a well
stocked first aid kit handy. can be the difference between life and death.
#11 PLAN VACATION TRIPS
If you plan to travel this summer and bring your pet along make sure you plan ahead.
Nothing will ruin a vacation faster than finding out as you check in that your hotel
doesn't allow pets. When booking accommodation make sure your hotel or vacation
resort permits pets. Check with and make arrangements well in advance with your
airline, train or bus line. AAA and other travel services have lists of hotels and
transportation systems that are pet friendly.
#12 A BUMPY RIDE
One of the most dangerous places for pets is the back of a pickup truck. Pets can be
thrown from the truck if the driver has to make a sudden stop or turn, or they can be hit
by shifting cargo or flying debris. Dogs and other pets should ride in the cab either in a
pet carrier or secured by a pet safety belt.
#13 STILL WATERS AREN'T SAFE
Children aren't the only ones who drown when left unsupervised in backyard pools.
Pets are also vulnerable. Never leave your dog alone at or near a pool.
Unless you are a professional animal breeder, have your pets spayed
or neutered. These procedures will help your pets live longer, healthier
lives. They will also eliminate unwanted and unplanned litters of kittens
and puppies. Millions of unadopted spring puppies and kittens have to
be destroyed by overburdened animal shelters every year.
#2 VACCINATE!
Warmer weather brings out more house bound pets and more wildlife which can carry
rabies, distemper and other contagious diseases. Make sure your dogs and cats are
protected. Visit your veterinarian and get your pet vaccinated. There are vaccines that
will help reduce the risk of distemper, parvovirus, hepatitis, kennel cough and rabies.
#3 START OBEDIENCE TRAINING
Spring time is a great time to begin obedience training fore your puppy or young dog
or to brush up training for your older more mature dog. An unruly out of control dog is
a danger to himself and others. Good citizenship requires that dog owners have their
pets under control whenever among other dogs and people. An obedient dog is a
happy and healthy pet.
#4 SCREEN YOUR WINDOWS!
Its great to feel the fresh air and gentle breezes entering your home through opened
windows. But make sure your windows are screened. Thousands of pets are killed or
seriously injured each year in falls from opened windows in single family suburban
homes and large urban apartment buildings.
#5 LEASHES, DON'T GO OUT WITHOUT ONE
If you are going outdoors with your pet, make sure it is on a leash. Your pet must be
under control at all times when it is out among other people and pets. The firm grip you
maintain on the leash is the best safeguard you have to insure that your pet doesn't
spar with other animals or gets loose and runs away. Your pet should also always wear
a collar with an identification tag.
#6 NEED A JOGGING PARTNER?
Running with your dog can be great exercise for both of you. Keep your dog's age and
over all health in mind when you choose a distance and course. Be careful not to
stress your pet to the point when it is injured. Keep away from hot tar or paved
surfaces that can cause burns to your pets foot pad.
#7 STOP FLEAS & TICKS
The same Lyme disease (carried by ticks) that ravages healthy people can do
enormous damage to pets. Check with your veterinarian for new, easy-to-use flea and
tick products. Only use the flea and tick products recommended by your veterinarian.
Some over-the-counter products can be toxic and pose dangers to your pets.
#8 CAR SICK PETS
Car sick pets can make a long car ride an excruciating journey. Make thing easy on
everyone. Don't feed your pet for 8 to 12 hours before an extended car trip. You can
give water up to two hours before. Plan several stops along the way to let your pet and
other passengers relieve themselves. Bring some water from home and give just
enough to your pet to quench its thirst.
#9 USE PET ID TAGS
Avoid the heart ache that comes when a pet is lost. Make sure your pet has an
identification tag on its collar. The tag should have your daytime and home phone
numbers or email address. Use the implanted ID chip system too. It can help your
identify pet if it is turned into an animal shelter. Tens of thousands of pets are lost each
years. Unfortunately too many are euthanized because they lack ID and are not
adopted.
#10 PET FIRST AID KIT
Most serious injuries to pets occur in the spring and summer months when we spend
more time outdoors with them. Be prepared if an emergency strikes. Have a well
stocked first aid kit handy. can be the difference between life and death.
#11 PLAN VACATION TRIPS
If you plan to travel this summer and bring your pet along make sure you plan ahead.
Nothing will ruin a vacation faster than finding out as you check in that your hotel
doesn't allow pets. When booking accommodation make sure your hotel or vacation
resort permits pets. Check with and make arrangements well in advance with your
airline, train or bus line. AAA and other travel services have lists of hotels and
transportation systems that are pet friendly.
#12 A BUMPY RIDE
One of the most dangerous places for pets is the back of a pickup truck. Pets can be
thrown from the truck if the driver has to make a sudden stop or turn, or they can be hit
by shifting cargo or flying debris. Dogs and other pets should ride in the cab either in a
pet carrier or secured by a pet safety belt.
#13 STILL WATERS AREN'T SAFE
Children aren't the only ones who drown when left unsupervised in backyard pools.
Pets are also vulnerable. Never leave your dog alone at or near a pool.
