top 10 challenges of getting and keeping pets their ideal weight!

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

7) Science vs Marketing

www.Petnutritionalliance.org

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)