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Pet Health and Safety Tips

Pets are a life long commitment. Dogs can live for up to fifteen years! Keeping your pet healthy is important to your families' health. A few simple steps are all it takes to ensure the health and safety of you pet:

Make sure your pet is spayed or neutered. Spaying or neutering reduces the number of unwanted dogs or cats, reduces risk of cancers and helps prevent aggression - studies show unaltered animals are more likely to bite than altered ones.
Keep your dog on a short leash. To keep people and pets safe, all dogs must be kept on a leash when in public, except in designated areas during off-hours in parks.
Dogs need exercise and socialization too. Visit one of the city's nearly 50 dog runs to give your pet a break from the leash. More information can be obtained at www.nyc.gov or by calling 311.
Pick up after your pet. According to New York City law, pet owners must pick up pet waste from sidewalks and other public spaces. Failure to clean up after your dog can result in a fine of $100.
Get your dog a rabies shot. Like you, your dog needs vaccinations and a regular check-up to stay healthy. Visits to the vet can help you stay on top of any health issues and preventable diseases.

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Last Updated: 10/14/08