Healthy Monday Tip – Pet Edition

In Announcements, by , on June 16th, 2014

 7 things you can do to keep your pet healthy

  1. Keep your pet at a healthy weight;
  2. Exercise your pet;
  3. Feed your pet a balanced, nutritious diet;
  4. Have your veterinarian examine your pet at least once a year to make sure your pet is healthy and to help detect problems earlier;
  5. Vaccinate your pet against potentially deadly diseases such as distemper, parvo, panleukopenia and rabies;
  6. Keep your pet free of parasites (fleas, ticks, heartworm, etc.) – consult your veterinarian for the best product for your pet;
  7. Spay/neuter your pet.

Twitter Contest:

Niagara University is participating in Pet Sitters International’s “Take Your Dog To Work Day” on June 20 – electronically.

University students, alumni and employees are invited to tweet photos of their pets to @NiagaraUniv, using the #PurplePet hashtag.  The pet that receives the most combined retweets and favorites will earn its owner a gift certificate to Blackwinds Pet Supplies in Niagara Falls.

Fundraiser

On Wednesday, Niagara University will host a hot dog fundraiser to benefit Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue.  Please stop by for lunch and talk to Heart of Niagara.  This event will take place from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. outside Gallagher Center.  The cost is $3 for hot dog, chips and drink.  A prize raffle will be held as well, with all proceeds benefiting this organization.