Pet Care Monthly Message
May 2010 Monthly Message
UK HealthCare Cares about Pets!
The UKHC Secondhand Smoke Campaign contains important information about secondhand smoke and your pet's health. Did you know "Secondhand smoke increases the risk of cancer in cats, dogs and birds"? Learn more about how you can protect your pet.
UKHC is also sponsoring the Saddle Up SAFELY: Horseback Riding Injury Prevention Program."Saddle Up SAFELY is a new rider safety awareness program sponsored by UK HealthCare, UK College of Agriculture and many community organizations." Learn more about this program.
Spring is here, and a change in seasons means a change in activities for pets. Brush up on Spring pet safety tips from NSAL. Don’t forget to review common toxic plants as well. Learn more about toxic plants from ASPCA.
Finally, Don’t forget to check out past pet care monthly messages.
Be kind to animals,
Julie Geraci, UK Work-Life Office
(updated 05/13/10, Julie Geraci, jbgera2@email.uky.edu)