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IL HR0480
Resolution
Status
Passed
6/29/2017
Primary Sponsor
Elaine Nekritz
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AI Summary
- Declares the week of April 8-14, 2018 as Healthy Pet Week in Illinois
- Encourages Illinois pet owners to review their pets' health needs and schedule annual veterinary exams during this week
- Recommends pets receive annual physical exams, vaccinations, heartworm testing, fecal parasite exams, and dental evaluations by licensed veterinarians
- Cites health benefits of pet ownership including lower blood pressure and cholesterol, reduced loneliness, and increased physical activity for owners
- Promotes routine preventative pet health care to identify health issues early and enhance quality of life for both pets and their owners
Legislative Description
HEALTHY PET WEEK
Last Action
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sara Feigenholtz
6/29/2017
Committee Referrals
Agriculture & Conservation6/23/2017
Rules5/31/2017
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