The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says these are the best ways to keep your pet healthy: SPAY OR NEUTER - Helps prevent breast cancer in female pets and aggresive behavior in males. VACCINATE - Keeps immune systems strong. SEE YOUR VET - Lets your vet notice any developing illness and treat it. FIGHT FLEAS - The pests can cause shin disease, anemia, scratching, allergies and tape worms. PREVENT HEARTWORM - This infection is easily prevented, but hard to treat and sometimes fatal. GET MOVING - Daily exercise keeps pets fit and mentally healthy, and channels aggressive and destructive behavior. BATTLE THE BULGE - Excess flesh can cause arthritis and liver and heart disease in pets. DO A WEEKLY HEALTH CHECK - Nips potential health problems in the bud. MEMORIZE ASPCA's LIST OF FOODS TO AVOID - They include alcohol, chocolate, fatty foods, onions, grapes, and raisins. DON'T FORGET THE TEETH - Plaque that builds up can cause infection and tooth decay, and can move into the blood stream.

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