{"id":895,"date":"2023-12-14T00:36:32","date_gmt":"2023-12-14T08:36:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sfspca.org\/healthy-pet-tips-for-the-new-year\/"},"modified":"2025-02-12T13:06:52","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T21:06:52","slug":"healthy-pet-tips-for-the-new-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sfspca.org\/blog\/healthy-pet-tips-for-the-new-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Pet Tips for the New Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"895\" class=\"elementor elementor-895\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33973c04 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"33973c04\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79e36e34 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"79e36e34\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>2024 is right around the corner, and it&#8217;s a great time to prepare your pet for a happy and healthy new year. From dental cleanings to flea control and vaccine reminders, here are some tips to get your pet ready to take on the new year.<\/p><h2>Prevent the pests\u00a0<\/h2><ul><li>Restock your flea and tick medications. If you don&#8217;t have a few months&#8217; supply on hand, you can order directly from our <a href=\"https:\/\/sfspca.vetsfirstchoice.com\/\">online pharmacy<\/a>!<\/li><li>Talk to your vet about heartworm protection, which may be administered during your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sfspca.org\/vet-services\/hospital\/make-appointment\/\">annual exam appointment<\/a>.<\/li><li>Regular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sfspca.org\/blog\/grooming-your-pet-at-home\/\">grooming<\/a> helps keep your dog or cat&#8217;s coat looking pristine while making it easier to scan their fur and skin for external parasites like fleas and ticks.<\/li><li>Be wary of trails that are off the beaten track. Avoid outdoor areas that have dense vegetation and weeds, as these areas are known to harbor ticks.<\/li><\/ul><h2>Keep fangs fresh<\/h2><p>Schedule regular teeth cleanings with your veterinarian.\u00a0Maintaining <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sfspca.org\/blog\/pet-dental-health\/\">pets\u2019 dental health<\/a> can add years to their life.<\/p><h2>Vaccines and boosters<\/h2><p>Our furry friends require core vaccines for optimal health. Click to learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sfspca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cat-health_vaccinations-1.pdf?_rt=NHwxfGNhdCB2YWNjaW5hdGlvbnN8MTczOTM5Mzg4OA&amp;_rt_nonce=37b52bb151\">core vaccines for cats<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sfspca.org\/resource\/vaccinations-dog\/\">core vaccines for dogs<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p><p>We want ultimate health and wellness for your pets this year\u2014and every year! 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