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GOOD NUTRITION TO LAST A LIFETIME!
Another aspect of responsible pet ownership is providing high quality, balanced
nutrition for your pets. Various stages of life require a changing level of protein,
carbohydrates, and fats. Each veterinarian has personal preferences about pet food
so it is worthwhile to consult your vet for a diet recommendation. Generally, we
suggest good puppy or kitten food for the first eight to twelve months. After
spaying or neutering, they should be on a maintenance diet. And we advise starting
pets over eight years of age on a senior or light diet to prolong good organ function
into their teens.
Obesity is one of the leading health problems facing our pets today. They tend to
lead the same lifestyle as the owner. Also, foods are formulated so that owners can
afford to feed large dogs; therefore, small and medium breeds really only require
small amounts of food daily. An owner should be able to feel the ribs on a pet
without having to search for them, and if they re nowhere to be found, consult a
veterinarian about a weight reduction program.
Other special dietary requirements may be suggested by the veterinarian for a pet
with such health problems as kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, allergies,
colitis, or heart disease. These diets act as additional therapy to prescription
medications the pet may take.
Another aspect of responsible pet ownership is providing high quality, balanced
nutrition for your pets. Various stages of life require a changing level of protein,
carbohydrates, and fats. Each veterinarian has personal preferences about pet food
so it is worthwhile to consult your vet for a diet recommendation. Generally, we
suggest good puppy or kitten food for the first eight to twelve months. After
spaying or neutering, they should be on a maintenance diet. And we advise starting
pets over eight years of age on a senior or light diet to prolong good organ function
into their teens.
Obesity is one of the leading health problems facing our pets today. They tend to
lead the same lifestyle as the owner. Also, foods are formulated so that owners can
afford to feed large dogs; therefore, small and medium breeds really only require
small amounts of food daily. An owner should be able to feel the ribs on a pet
without having to search for them, and if they re nowhere to be found, consult a
veterinarian about a weight reduction program.
Other special dietary requirements may be suggested by the veterinarian for a pet
with such health problems as kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, allergies,
colitis, or heart disease. These diets act as additional therapy to prescription
medications the pet may take.
PLEASE PICK UP AFTER YOUR PET
It is a petty misdemeanor for pet owners in Virginia to:
*Permit an animal to defecate upon public property, or the private
property of another, without immediately removing the excrement and
disposing or it in a sanitary manner.
*Permit an animal to be upon public property, or the private
property of another, unless such animal is in the custody of a person of
suitable age and discretion having in his possession equipment and
supplies for excrement removal.
* Permit animal excrement to accumulate for a period in excess of
seven days on premises occupied by him without removal and sanitary
disposal.
THE MHS IS ASKING ALL PET WALKERS TO HELP ENFORCE THE
VIRGINIA ORDINANCE.
It is a petty misdemeanor for pet owners in Virginia to:
*Permit an animal to defecate upon public property, or the private
property of another, without immediately removing the excrement and
disposing or it in a sanitary manner.
*Permit an animal to be upon public property, or the private
property of another, unless such animal is in the custody of a person of
suitable age and discretion having in his possession equipment and
supplies for excrement removal.
* Permit animal excrement to accumulate for a period in excess of
seven days on premises occupied by him without removal and sanitary
disposal.
THE MHS IS ASKING ALL PET WALKERS TO HELP ENFORCE THE
VIRGINIA ORDINANCE.
ANNUAL FALL BINGO
Saturday, November 6
6:30 p.m.
VIRGINIA ELKS CLUB
KIDS BINGO TOO!!
PRIZES...FUN FOR THE FAMILY..SNACKS
Proceeds to Help Care for our Homeless Pets!!
Saturday, November 6
6:30 p.m.
VIRGINIA ELKS CLUB
KIDS BINGO TOO!!
PRIZES...FUN FOR THE FAMILY..SNACKS
Proceeds to Help Care for our Homeless Pets!!