From the American Animal Hospital Association

November / December 2010

PetsMatter is your
bi-monthly dose of pet health, behavior and lifestyle articles from veterinary professionals. PetsMatter delivers the inside scoop with experts’ credibility and a personal touch. Read stories about pet owners just like you; engage your kids in the fun activities each issue features; and most of all, learn how you can give your pets a happy,
healthy life.

A Holiday Puzzle for the Kids

Hey kids, complete this puzzle and then visit HealthyPet.com to print out a coloring sheet of the same picture! Help your family decorate for the holidays and hang it on your refrigerator! Remember to keep your pets safe during the holidays. Don’t let them play with small things around the house like Christmas tree decorations, ribbon and wrapping paper. They might accidentally swallow them.

PetsMatter is provided by the American Animal Hospital Association for educational purposes only. The information should not be used as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. PetsMatter is not intended as a recommendation or endorsement of specific tests, products, procedures, or opinions. Always seek the advice of your veterinarian.

AAHA is an association of veterinary teams that are committed to excellence in companion animal care. It is the only organization that accredits animal hospitals throughout the United States and Canada.