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[onscreen text] Relaxing at the Veterinarian.

[onscreen action] woman carrying animal carrier into a building.

[Narrator] There are many things you can do
to help your pet relax at the veterinarian's office.

[onscreen action] woman sitting with animal carrier in waiting room.

[Narrator] It helps to speak softly and reassure him.
You can also bring some of his favorite treats
to keep him occupied.
And if possible, place your pet's carrier away from
other animals in the waiting room.
He may be anxious
and giving him some extra space
may help keep him calm.

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[onscreen text]  Spaying & Neutering.
[onscreen action] Man reading a book on a couch with his cat.

[Narrator] Making sure your pet is spayed or neutered
is the best way to control the pet population.
There are many health and behavior benefits as well.
Spayed and neutered cats are less likely to develop
certain types of cancers.
And neutered males are also less
likely to urine mark or spray.
We encourage you to discuss the other benefits
of spaying neutering with your veterinarian.

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[onscreen text] Checking Collars & Tags.

[onscreen action] Man petting cat.

[Narrator] If your cat is growing or losing weight
it's important to check his collar weekly
to make sure that it fits correctly.

[onscreen action] Man checking cat’s collar.
[Narrator] The safest collar for your cat to wear
is a breakaway collar with ID tag.

[onscreen action] Veterinarian talking with couple in office.

[Narrator] For extra peace of mind talk with your
veterinarian about microchipping.
While there are no guarantees,
microchips provide extra protection for your pet
in the event that he loses his collar and ID tags.