top 10 best pet care list 2011 slideshare version
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Ideal pet weight, preventative nutrition & evidence based supplements, breed specific wellness & more to help keep pets at peak healthTRANSCRIPT
•Dental disease, kidney disease, liver
disease, obesity, pancreatitis,
osteoarthritis and bladder stones can
all be directly treated or prevented
by nutritional therapy
•Nutritional therapy = Rx foods &
evidence based supplements
Read more at www.westsidefamilypet.com
Prevention of urinary infections, support of
the immune system, and bowel disorders is
now well supported
Parallels human integrative care
Read more at westsidefamilypet.com or see
handout
Pets that are ideal weight feel better, LIVE AN AVERAGE OF
15% LONGER, and have fewer health problems.
3rd Annual "Pets Reducing for Rescues" Ideal Weight
Contest and Pet Nutrition Open House kicks off Jan 22nd!
Expecting 100 contestants (over 50 in our fitness category
= Iron Dogs (those just slightly over their ideal weight).
Biggest 4 Pawed Losers, & Biggest Feline Losers too!
$2500 in prizes will be awarded! details
Taking preventative steps to prevent typical
problems in each breed (over 200 different
breeds!) is state of the art wellness.
The top 3 breed specific wellness programs
for the top 20 breeds in our practice are
mixed breed. (DNA testing can detect
genetic/breed makeup)
Read more
Labrador Retriever–Specific
Problems We’re Looking ForHeart murmurs
Hernias
Proper dental alignment
Parasites
Proper growth rate
Allergies and ear infections
Muscle disease
Behavioral problems
Parasites
Allergies and ear infections
Muscle disease
Adult teeth coming in properly
Skin infections
Tonsillitis
Parasites
Internal organ health prior to spay/neuter surgery
Muscle or joint disease
Hip and elbow dysplasia
Hemophilia
Excessive weight gain
Behavioral problems
Allergies and ear infections
Skin infections
Joint disease
Hip and elbow dysplasia
Heartworm and other parasites
Dental disease
Allergies and ear infections
Skin infections
Healthy weight
Hip and elbow dysplasia
Internal organ health and function
Thyroid function
Glaucoma
Heartworms and other parasites
Dental disease
Allergies and ear infections
Skin infections
Healthy weight
Arthritis
Hip and elbow dysplasia
Internal organ health and function
Signs of cancer
Thyroid function
Heart disease
Glaucoma
Heartworms and other parasites
Dental disease
Allergies and ear infections
Skin infections
Healthy weight
Arthritis
Internal organ health and function
Signs of cancer
Thyroid function
Arthritis
Heart disease
Glaucoma
Heartworms and other parasites
Services We’ll ProvideHead-to-tail physical examination
Internal parasite test and/or deworming
Vaccinations
Discuss socialization and at-home puppy care
Head-to-tail physical examination
Heartworm prevention
Vaccinations
Discuss caring for your dog’s teeth and ears
at home
Brief physical examination
Internal parasite check
Vaccinations
Discuss obedience training, nail trimming,
and grooming
Schedule spay/neuter surgery
Head-to-tail physical examination
Presurgical diagnostics for spay or
neuter surgery
Hip and elbow evaluation
Bleeding clotting time
Head-to-tail physical examination
Hip and elbow evaluation
Heartworm test
Internal parasite check
Vaccinations
Discuss diet, weight, and exercise
Head-to-tail physical examination
Hip and elbow evaluation
Internal organ health evaluation
Thyroid testing
Glaucoma screening
Internal parasite check
Heartworm test
Vaccinations
Head-to-tail physical examination
Hip and elbow evaluation
Senior internal organ health evaluation
Cancer screen
Thyroid testing
Heart health check
Glaucoma screening
Internal parasite check
Heartworm test
Vaccinations
Head-to-tail physical examination
Golden years internal organ health evaluation
Cancer screen
Thyroid testing
Heart health check
Glaucoma screening
Internal parasite check
Heartworm test
Vaccinations
Age7–10 weeks
10–13 weeks
13–16 weeks
5–7
months
1-1 1/2 year
2 years through
5 years
6 years through
7 years
8 years and
older
cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) (15%)
& Osteoarthritis (20%) breakthroughs top the
list.
First Annual Senior Wellness Fair in October
2010
indoor only pets get heartworm disease and
can get internal parasites (including
roundworms & hookworms) from indoor
insects, potting soil, etc
to help prevent disease transmission in both
pets & people (roundworms in children)
read more http://www.capcvet.org
super easy and effective pet dental
homecare products
easier and more cost effective than ever to
prevent dental pain, discomfort, and large
veterinary dentistry bills!
Dental homecare begins with simple tooth
brushing tricks, new pet foods, water
additives, and once a week plaque
preventatives.
Read more at http://www.vohc.org
Just like in people, diabetes, pancreatitis,
and heart disease can be caused by
periodontal disease.
a 12 step comprehensive dental cleaning in a
timely manner can prevent these diseases
See more at westsidefamilypet.com
There are some exciting new pain relief
modalities in pets beyond wt loss & nutrition
The use of a "cold" or therapeutic laser,
therapeutic massage, and UWTM.
"dorsal horn drugs" like amantadine &
gabapentin will help many pets with
arthritis, muscle, and facial or tendon pain
this year.
Read more
There has been a virtual explosion in
nutritional/supplemental treatment to help
arthritis patients.
3 of the top 4 Rx food companies (Purina,
Royal Canin & Hills) produce foods that
contain anti-inflammatory doses (20mg/lb
daily) of EPA (fish oil).
Nutramax & VetriScience (makers of
DASUquin & Glycoflex respectively) produce
proven joint supplements.
See handout at westsidefamilypet.com
Thanks for your attention!
Questions???