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Pet Health

Pets can add fun, companionship and a feeling of safety to your life. Before getting a pet, think carefully about which animal is best for your family. What is each family member looking for in a pet? Who will take care of it? Does anyone have pet allergies? What type of animal suits your lifestyle and budget?

Once you own a pet, keep it healthy. Know the signs of medical problems. Take your pet to the veterinarian if you notice:

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  1. Pet Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    Pets can add fun, companionship and a feeling of safety to your life. Before getting a pet, think carefully about which animal is best for ... is each family member looking for in a pet? Who will take care of it? Does anyone ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/pethealth.html - Health Topics
  2. PET Scan: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    PET Scan What is a PET scan? A PET (positron emission tomography) scan is a nuclear imaging test that looks at how well your tissues and organs ... rotates around you. Why do I need a PET scan? You may need a PET scan to ... problems, and/or seizures . What happens during a PET scan? Before the scan, you will change into ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/pet-scan - Medical Tests
  3. Lung PET scan 
    A lung positron emission tomography ( PET ) scan is an imaging test. It uses a radioactive substance (called a tracer) to look for disease in the lungs such ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007342.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Pets and the immunocompromised person 
    ... you have a weak immune system, having a pet can put you at risk for serious illness ... systems may be advised to give up their pets to avoid getting diseases from the animals. People ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003967.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. PET scan 
    A positron emission tomography (PET) scan is a type of imaging test. It uses a radioactive substance called a tracer to look for disease in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003827.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. PET scan for breast cancer 
    A positron emission tomography (PET) scan is an imaging test that uses a radioactive substance (called a tracer) to look for potential spread of breast ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007469.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Heart PET scan 
    A heart positron emission tomography (PET) scan is an imaging test that uses a radioactive substance called a tracer to look for disease or poor blood flow ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007343.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Brain PET scan 
    A brain positron emission tomography (PET) scan is an imaging test of the brain. It uses a radioactive substance called a tracer to look for disease or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007341.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Salmonella: Dry Pet Foods and Pet Treats (FAQ) (American Veterinary Medical Association)  
    Salmonella Infections/Related Issues ... Salmonella Infections ... Pet Health/Related Issues ... Pet Health ... American Veterinary Medical Association ... Commercial pet food ...
    https://www.avma.org/salmonella-dry-pet-foods-and-pet-treats-faq - External Health Links
  10. Be Prepared: Pet Safety in Emergencies (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)  
    Learn how to make a plan to keep pets safe in an emergency. ... Disaster Preparation and Recovery/Related Issues ... Disaster Preparation and Recovery ... Pet Health/ ...
    https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-pets/emergency-preparedness - External Health Links
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