Top 10 Challenges of getting & Keeping Pets at their Ideal Weight 2015
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Presented at the 6th Annual Pets Reducing for Rescues, here are the top 10 tips for healthy pet weight loss presented by Dr Ken Lambrecht Medical Director at the West Towne Veterinary Center in Madison Wisconsin.
Top 10 Challenges of getting & Keeping Pets at their Ideal Weight 2015
- 1. Ken Lambrecht DVM Medical Director Madison WI Presented at the WTVC 6th Annual Pets Reducing for Rescues Contest Kickoff March 7th, 2015
- 3. Modifying Behaviors What does a hungry pet look like? Cats vs dogs
- 5. Pets will feel better They will live longer Cost of pet care WILL go down
- 10. Calories per cup % Protein Nutrients vs Ingredient Satiety factors
- 13. Decide on Ideal Body Weight Use chart or calculation to get daily Calories Know Calories (and protein) per cup Only 10% treat calories!
- 15. Weight Body Condition Score (BCS) Muscle Condition Score (MCS) How they feel!
- 19. 59% of pets are overweight Ideal pets feel better & live longer Lower pet food & pet health costs Help our local rescues http://www.petobesityprevention.com/ http://www.catalystcouncil. org
- 20. Great early publicity, thanks WKOW 27 and Gayle Viney from DCHS! DCFOF & DCHS very involved Many return contestants and even some virtual contestants from Illinois and North Carolina!
- 21. Matching donations & pledges encouraged! Will likely be biggest & best ever Dr Ken will be sharing with an international veterinary audience on March 24th
- 26. Support from Zoetis, Purina, Royal Canin, Isthmus, and Hey Rex! The PNA and the 87 board certified veterinary nutritionists in the world for your dedication to pet wellness! The researchers of the Purina Study https://www.avma.org/News/Journals/Collections/Document s/javma_220_9_1315.pdf
- 27. Dr Ken & Bug (aka www.amazingadventuresofbug.com)