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HEALTHY PETS, HEALTHY FAMILIES
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"Healthy people and pets in health communities" (LAC DPH VPH, 2019)
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Pets are part of the family. They provide many benefits in an individual’s overall wellbeing. They can also help people live healthier lives. CDC’s One Health approach and Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Veterinary Public Health's (LAC DPH VPH) Healthy Pets, Healthy Families initiative highlight the link between human health, animal health, and the environment. Some focus areas that relate human and animal health are discussed below. Obesity Prevention Just like people, major causes of obesity in pets include lack of exercise and improper diet (when food is left out all day for them to feed). Obesity in both people and pets can put them at risk of, but not limited to, diabetes, heart dieases, or arthritis. About 50% of dogs and cats in the US are overweight or obese and not all pet owners can recognize if their pet is overweight. If you cannot feel your pets ribs, it's time to feed less.
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Ways to reduce obesity in you and your pet: Exercise with your pet (e.g., walking, jogging) Talk to your physician and your pet's veterinarian Feed your pet an appropriate diet
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Ways to protect your families and your pets from secondhand smoke: Avoid smoking around animals Extinguish cigarette buts before disposing cigarette butts Dispose cigarette butts properly
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Secondhand Smoke Pets can also suffer from the same diseases that people get from secondhand smoke. Smoke residues can be toxic to pets. Cigarette butts, if eaten, can be poisonous to your pets.
References: CDC. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/onehealth/index.html Healthy pets healthy families. (2019). Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Veterinary Public Health. Retrieved from https://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/vet/HealthyPetsHealthyFamilies.htm
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