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7 Things You Can Do to Keep Your Pet Healthy
Keep your pet at a
healthy weight
.
Exercise your pet.
Feed your pet a balanced, nutritious diet.
Have your veterinarian
examine your pet at least once a year
to make sure your pet is healthy and to help detect problems earlier.
Vaccinate
your pet against potentially deadly diseases such as
distemper
,
parvo
,
panleukopenia
and
rabies
.
Keep your pet free of parasites (
fleas and ticks
,
heartworm
, etc.) – consult your veterinarian for the best product for your pet.
Spay or neuter
your pet.