|
OCTOBER IS
NATIONAL PET WELLNESS MONTH
What Is Pet Wellness?
The goal of a pet wellness program is to prevent or minimize disease or injury, improve your pets quality of life, and help your pet enjoy a healthy life for as long as possible.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Twice A Year For Life!
Because dogs and cats ages so rapidly, they should receive a wellness exam from a veterinarian twice a year. Twice-a-year wellness exams can help your veterinarian diagnose, treat, or ideally, prevent health problems before they become life-threatening. They also provide you an opportunity to discuss nutrition, behavior and other concerns with your veterinarian. All of these things combined can help your pet live a longer, healthier and happier life.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Does Your Pet Act Its Age?
Pets age seven times faster, on average, than people. Most dogs and cats reach adulthood by age two. By age four, many pets are entering middle age. And by age seven, most dogs, particularly larger breeds, are entering their senior years.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Problems Progress Faster In Pets
- Because dogs and cats age so rapidly, major health changes can occur in a short amount of time.
- The risk of dental disease, heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, arthritis and cancer all increase with age.
- Many of these diseases and conditions can worsen within a matter of weeks.
- Even pets that appear normal can have an underlying problem that may only be detected during an examination by your veterinarian.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Determine Your Pet's "Real" Age
Use The Chart Below To Determine Your Pets Age In Human Years
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
What Are Zoonotic Diseases?
Owning a pet can be a wonderful, rewarding experience for you and your family. However, pets can transmit diseases that may be harmful to humans-especially young children and people with certain medical conditions. They are called zoonotic diseases.
Zoonotic diseases are illnesses that can be trasmitted from animals to humans-like leptospirosis. They can also include diseases that infect both people and pets - like Lyme disease.
Visit the National Pet Wellness website at www.NPWM.com for more information on:
- Zoonotic Diseases of Concern to Pet Owners
- Simple Ways to Protect Your Family
- Proven Ways to Protect Your Pet
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Know Your Pet's Preventable Threats
Prevention Begins Now!
Disease carrying ticks, mosquitoes and fleas as well as diseases from wildlife, other pets and even standing water can present a potential health threat to your pet. Protecting your cat or dog from these threats can be difficult, especially if your pet enjoys the outdoors. That's why your veterinarian may recommend a prevention program to protect your pet before it encounters a disease threat.
Which products are right for your pet? The answer depends on your pet's behavior, contact with other animals, places you travel with your pet, the disease threats in your area and other factors. With your assistance, your veterinarian will assess the disease risk to your pet and tailor an appropriate vaccination program.
For More Information On How To Protect Yourself and Your Pet,
Visit www.NPWM.com
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
OCTOBER IS NATIONAL PET WELLNESS MONTH
Visit www.NPWM.com To Learn More About National Pet Wellness Month
Then Take The Quiz Below To Enter Your Pet For
A Chance To Win A Free Wellness Visit at NorthPaws!
~~Pet Wellness Quiz~~
Applicable Towards Routine Wellness Visits Only ($50.00 Value). Not Redeemable for Cash.
Limit One Entry Per Household. Non-clients Welcome to Enter to Win. Submit Entries by 10/31/08.
|
Help your best friend feel better at every age.
Schedule your pet’s six-month wellness exam today!
Call us at (401)949-5030 to make an appointment.
| 
Processing ....