1. By Stephani Noar Anacortes High School Senior

3. What happens at a check-up? What if my pet is healthy? How often should I bring in Cats? How often should I bring in Dogs?

4. Is my pet overweight? Is the waist: Not visible Visible Visible behind the ribs How can I help my pet keep a healthy weight?

5. Diseases How can I take care of my pet’s teeth? Dental Cleaning Home Care

6. What kind of care do older pets need? Regular check-ups Blood work Home Observations Eating? Drinking? Playing? Change in any behavior or personality? Loss of a pet

14. Ask permission first Ask about likes and dislikes Respect and caution What about service animals? “On Duty” vs. “Off Duty” RESPECT!

24. Images: http://www.digital-photography-school.com/9-pet-photography-tips (white cat)http://www.thequarterhorseinn.com/activities.htm (deer)http://www.topnews.in/watch-out-holiday-weight-your-pets-2290419 (two puppies)http://tywkiwdbi.blogspot.com/2008/09/black-foxes-and-cross-foxes.html (black fox)http://www.animalscience.calpoly.edu/areas_of_study/zoo/careers.asp (dolphin trainer)http://veterinarianlisting.net/ (veterinarian)http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/choosing_a_groomer.html (groomer)http://www.goodshepherdpetsitters.com/ (dog walker)http://blog.seattlepi.com/accesforpethealth/archives/155952.asp (pet ownership) Information: http://www.netplaces.com/dog-health/basic-dog-health/regular-veterinary-checkups.htm (check-ups)Dr. Beth C. Scheenstra, DVM (check-ups, obesity, dental)http://dpfa.org/what-happens-at-the-routine-vet-check-up.htm (check-ups)http://www.canismajor.com/dog/obese.html (obesity)http://www.romow.com/recreation-blog/cat-obesity-casues-and-treatment/ (obesity)http://blog.krogerpersonalfinance.com/weight-management-dogs-cats/ (obesity)http://www.cairnrescue.com/docs/Obesity.htm (obesity)http://www.petobesityprevention.com (obesity)Dr. Pauli J. Bezzola, DVM (checkups, obesity, dental)http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2 2089&aid=517>. (dental)http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=1 2121&aid=516 (dental)http://www.petinsurance.com/healthzone/pet-articles/pet-dental-care/Dog-and-Cat-Dental-Care.aspx (dental)http://www.thepetcenter.com/article.aspx?id=3416 (dental)http://vetmedicine.about.com/cs/diseasesall/a/petdentalcare_2.htm (dental)http://www.2ndchance.info/olderpet.htm (elderly pets)http://www.pet-loss.net/ (elderly pets)http://www.wildlife-rescue.org/library/WildAnimalsAreNotPets.pdf (wildlife)Rose Marie Orr, Volunteer Wildlife Rehabilitator (wildlife)Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (wildlife)Wolf Haven International (wildlife)http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/815340/teaching-kids-pet-etiquette-1 (animal étiquette)http://chfs.ky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/223AC65F-AF25-41FB-B1D0-CF38D492BEED/0/ServiceAnimalEtiquetteJanuary2007.pdf (animal étiquette)