top 10 challenges of getting and keeping pets their ideal weight!
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Ideal weight pets live longer and feel better. Its a scientific fact. But how do we as pet owners get pets to lose weight and keep it off. Dr Ken Lambrecht and his team at West Towne Veterinary Center are here to help. We sponsor perhaps the longest running, largest pet ideal weight contest anywhere called "Pets Reducing for Rescues". Good luck all, it is well worth all the challenges!TRANSCRIPT
Top 10 Challenges of getting and keeping our
pets at their ideal weight!
Ken Lambrecht DVMMedical Director
Madison WI
Presented at the WTVC Wellness Fair and “Pets Reducing for Rescues” Contest
Kickoff April 5th, 2014
5th Annual “Pets Reducing for Rescues” 2014
Modifying Behaviors
What does a hungry pet look like?
Cats vs dogs
1) Respecting the bond we all share with our pets
Some pet owners are just a little crazier than others….
The why we need to do it?
The what we need to do?
The how are we going to do it?
2) Getting all caregivers on same page
3) Multiple pet challenges
4) Controlling treat calories
5) Exercise
Calories per cup
% Protein
Nutrients vs Ingredients
6) Deciding on best food
Know ideal weight Use chart or calculation to get daily Calories Know Calories per cup
8) Knowing how much to feed & measuring
Wouldn’t it be nice?
Absolutely Essential!
Weight Body Condition Score (BCS) Muscle Condition Score (MCS) How they feel!
9) Tracking progress
Body Condition Score
Muscle Condition Score
“Clover” De Orio’s success!
59% of pets are overweight Ideal pets feel better & live longer Lower pet food & pet health costs Help our local rescues
10) Why ??
http://www.petobesityprevention.com/
http://www.catalystcouncil.org
http://www.pinterest.com/westtownevet/
The AWESOME Staff of West Towne Veterinary Center
Support from Zoetis, Purina & Royal Canin The PNA and the 87 board certified
veterinary nutritionists for your dedication to pet wellness!
The researchers of the “Purina Study”
Thank you!
https://www.avma.org/News/Journals/Collections/Documents/javma_220_9_1315.pdf
Thanks for your attention and all you do to keep your pets in the peak of health!
Dr Ken & Bug (aka www.amazingadventuresofbug.com)