How to keep your pet happy and healthy

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It's easy to make sure your pet is safe, happy, and healthy. Just keep in mind a few simple rules and you and your best friend should have a long happy life together!

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A furry best friend!
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Step1

Make sure your pet wears an identification tag to enable them to be returned to you if lost

Step2

To prevent animal behavioral problems, make sure you enroll your new puppy or dog in behavioral training classes

Step3

Animal behavioral problems can be health related. Make sure your pet has a complete medical exam by a veterinarian at least once a year.

Step4

Learn how to prevent dog bites, and how to prevent your dog from biting.

Step5

MAKE SURE YOUR PET IS SPAYED OR NEUTERED

Tips & Warnings

Many counties offer low cost or free spay/neutering through local humane societies. Check with your local humane society or animal control
Many pet stores offer a cheap and easy way to make your own pet identification tags. Check at the front of your local store.

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Tippy said

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on 6/7/2008 Love this article. Everyone could benefit from your advice.

on 2/8/2008 Great article useful advice. I'm happy to say all my dogs are neutered not only does it help with unwanted litters it improves their health. I also had my last 2 dogs microchipped as tags can get lost.

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