The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association is putting the spotlight on preventative health exams during Animal Health Week - September 29 through October 5, 2013.
The slogan "Their Health is in Your Hands" is designed to inform clients about the benefits of preventative health exams for pets and other animals. CVMA is distributing posters, balloons, t-shirts, temporary tattoos and window decals to promote the week and its importance to clients.
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04 October 2011
October 2 - 8 is Animal Health week
OTTAWA, Oct. 3, 2011: This is Animal Health Week (October 2 to 8), and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) are reminding the public that protecting animal health helps protect human health.
This year’s theme is “Protecting the Health of All Species,” which highlights the important role veterinarians can play in making sure that animals and humans stay healthy.
Many diseases such as rabies can infect wildlife, domestic animals and humans. Parasites (such as tapeworm), conditions (such as ringworm) and bacteria (such as E. coli) can also be transmitted between pets and their owners.
“Veterinarians can provide Canadian families with guidance on taking proper animal health precautions in their own households,” said CVMA president Dr. Lloyd Keddie. “Keeping vaccinations up-to-date and implementing a parasite protection plan are two examples of appropriate disease prevention practices.”
Read the full press release
This year’s theme is “Protecting the Health of All Species,” which highlights the important role veterinarians can play in making sure that animals and humans stay healthy.
“About 60 percent of all human infectious diseases have their source in animals,” said Dr. Brian Evans, Chief Veterinary Officer of Canada. “With newly emerging pathogens capable of causing health and economic consequences, we’re advocating an approach to animal diseases that protects the health of all species.”
Many diseases such as rabies can infect wildlife, domestic animals and humans. Parasites (such as tapeworm), conditions (such as ringworm) and bacteria (such as E. coli) can also be transmitted between pets and their owners.
“Veterinarians can provide Canadian families with guidance on taking proper animal health precautions in their own households,” said CVMA president Dr. Lloyd Keddie. “Keeping vaccinations up-to-date and implementing a parasite protection plan are two examples of appropriate disease prevention practices.”
Read the full press release
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