Health and Safety Tips for Pets
The federal government offers a wealth of information about keeping your pets healthy and safe. Please visit the following resources for more information:
- Healthy Pets - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Health Tips from Army Medicine: Pet and Vet - The Army Medical Department (AMEDD)
- Taking Care of Fleas and Ticks on Your Pet - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Pet Food - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Potentially Dangerous Items for Your Pet - FDA
- Pet Health and Safety Widget - FDA
- Medications for Your Pet: 10 Questions to Ask Your Vet - FDA
- Companion Animals - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- Pet Health - The National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- Frequently Asked Questions about Pet and Animal Diseases - NIH
Pets, like humans, are at risk for contracting Lyme disease from ticks during warmer months. You may wish to speak with your veterinarian about Lyme disease vaccinations for your pet.
Additional Resources:
- Report an Animal Being Harmed
- Reporting an Abandoned or Injured Animal
- Preparing Pets for Natural Disasters/Emergencies
- Locating a Missing Pet
- Animal Shelter/Adoption/Control
The short link for this FAQ is http://1.usa.gov/o4Mfo7
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