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NYC Animal Shelter and Top Vets Team Up for Healthy Pet Lecture Series

September 11, 1:30 PMNY Shelter Pets ExaminerAmy Sacks
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Even the most ardent couch potato can become a healthy nut.

The Animal Haven shelter, in Soho, and the Animal Medical Center have teamed up to provide a four-part lecture series on common health and nutrition concerns in cats and dogs.

The 2-hour lectures will be given by veterinary specialists and animal behavior experts and will provide attendees with practical takeaways and tips on keeping pets healthy and fit.

All lectures run from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Animal Haven Shelter, 251 Centre St., NYC 10013.  Tel. 212.274.8511. 

The roster:

September 15
Your Canine Athlete: What You Need To Know About Sports Injuries
Dog owners will learn how to identify and avoid common injuries and provide information on treatment and rehabilitation options.

September 22
Healthy Cats = Happy Cats: What Cat Owners Can Do to Keep their Feline Friends Healthy
Information on how t keep your cat slim and provide nutritional tips and exercises for owners to do with their favorite felines.

September 29
They Are What They Eat - Diet and Nutrition for Pets
Learn how to decipher what you read and give you important information on caloric and nutritional food requirements for pets of all ages activity levels.

October 6
Emergency! What To Do If You Pet Becomes Injured Or Ill In the case of a pet health emergency, time is of the essence.This lecture will help pet owners act fast by providing tips for pre-planning, basic CPR technique and the essentials for creating a home first aid kit.

The cost is $10.00 or $35.00 for the series.  (Attendees to all 5 lectures will receive a FREE First Aid Kit)


To learn about the speakers go to:  http://support.animalhavenshelter.org/site/PageNavigator/LectureSeries

To rsvp go to: http://support.animalhavenshelter.org/site/Calendar/1330773103?view=Detail&id=100681

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