Merial Helps Pets Stay Healthy this Summer

Spring means pet owners are looking forward to spending time
outdoors with their four-legged friends. But what these pet owners may
not realize is that outdoor activities and back-to-back pet play dates can cause increased exposure to diseases like rabies, as well as to harmful parasites like fleas and ticks.

"People love nature walks with their pets or visits to the dog park, but
they probably never think about the health threats that lurk outdoors," says Bob Menardi, DVM, veterinary spokesperson for Merial. "Most people
are aware that rabies is fatal in animals once clinical signs occur, but
they might be unaware that ticks can transmit potentially fatal
diseases, and flea infestations can also be extremely hazardous to a
pet's health."

This spring, Merial is teaming up with participating veterinary clinics in communities across the nation to help pet owners protect their pets against health threats and to promote a healthy pet lifestyle. From now until June 30, 2011, if you purchase six doses of FRONTLINE(R) Plus your pet will also receive a complimentary rabies vaccination, administered at the clinic.

Pet owners who would like to take advantage of this opportunity may
visit www.frontlinekilleroffer.com for more information and directions on how to download a printable coupon to take to participating veterinarians. Additionally, they are encouraged to speak with their veterinarians to find out additional details about the program and ways to help protect their pets from other harmful diseases.

"Pet owners should not underestimate the threat from fleas and ticks and
the assistance that their veterinary team can offer in protecting pets from these important parasites," says Michael Murray, DVM, technical marketing director of Merial. "Fleas and ticks can cause serious, debilitating medical conditions in pets, but just as with rabies, these parasites are preventable."

About Merial
Merial is a world-leading, innovation-driven animal health company that provides a comprehensive range of products to enhance the health, well-being and performance of a wide range of animals. Merial employs approximately 5,600 people and operates in more than 150 countries worldwide. Its 2010 sales were more than $2.6 billion. Merial is a Sanofi company.

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