National Pet Week (May 2-8) was jointly founded in 1981 by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the AVMA Auxiliary to foster responsible pet ownership, recognize the human-animal bond, and increase public awareness of veterinary medicine.  National Pet Week has become widely celebrated throughout the United States.  The 2010 theme for National Pet Week is “Pets and People—Healthy Together,” promoting the importance of exercise for people and pets.  According to the American Obesity Society, 65% of adult Americans are overweight or obese,  and 44% of dogs and 57% of cats in the United States are overweight or obese, according to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention.

So a great way if you didn’t already celebrate with your pet is exercising with them.  Maybe try a new route in your daily walk or a dog park in the area.  Keeping your pet safe should always be your number one priority whether its in your own home or out in public. Be aware of Pet Control Signs in your area and check for them when entering a new surrounding.  If your area needs more messaging Seton has the signs to relay your message.  Source: http://petweek.org/index.cfm

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