Pets Reducing for Rescues
Westside Family Pet Clinic and 4 Paws Swim & Fitness
“Pets Reducing for Rescues” Ideal Weight Contest Kickoff
Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, 12-2pm
Westside Family Pet Clinic (WFPC) will kickoff their 2nd annual “Pets Reducing for Rescues” Ideal Weight Contest at their Preventative Nutrition Open House. The open house will focus on the health benefits of ideal weight and evidence based supplements. The ideal weight contest will have 5 divisions: “Biggest 4-Pawed Losers,” ”Iron Dogs,” “Fat Cats,” “Special Care,” and a “Dog Pack Challenge.” Both the open house and contest are free and open to the public. WFPC encourages contestants to pledge to their favorite pet rescue organization or humane society based on pounds lost and we will have a donation matching program.
Ideal weight dogs live an average of 15% longer. Gail, Kealy et al 2002 . Additional benefits include fewer health problems and associated lower healthcare costs. Strict attention to caloric intake, the type of food being fed, and a regular exercise program can result in effective weight loss but it’s often difficult for pet owners to accomplish this on their own. Dr Phillip Roudebush et al. Certain breeds are more prone to being overweight than others and breed specific nutrition is now being marketed http://breedspecificwellness.blogspot.com/ .
“Ideal weight is perhaps the single most important preventable wellness parameter second only to pet dentistry” says Ken Lambrecht, DVM Medical Director of Westside Family Pet Clinic. “The myriad of different food & treat choices available to pet owners, many of which are calorically dense, combined with less pet activity during winter months, makes ideal weight hard to achieve & maintain. Knowing that pets can live an average of 15% longer makes focusing on Ideal weight one of the most important things we can do as prevention oriented veterinarians.”
Pets Reducing for Rescues Contest
Free Contest sign up and initial weigh-ins will begin during the open house on Jan. 16th from 12 to 2PM, will continue during the week of Jan 18 thru 23rd, and will close on Fri., Jan. 23rd at 5:30 PM. The contest will run for 8 weeks and includes educational seminars given by the Drs of WFPC on Sat January 16th at 1 PM and Wed Feb 17th at 7:30PM . Prizes and awards will be given at the Grand Finale on Saturday March 13th from 12 to 1PM Pictures from our 2008 & 2009 contests can be seen at Facebook.com/westsidefamilypet The following rescues participated and/or received donations at our 2009 contest: Friends of Ferals, Badger Kennel Club, Capital K-9’s, Dane County Humane Society, GRRoW, Madison Area Dachshunds, WAGS, Adopt-a-Husky, Wisconsin Westie Rescue and Angel’s Wish.
Preventative Pet Nutrition Open House
The open house will include preventative nutritional consultations, ideal weight assessments and supplements that have scientific evidence to support their effectiveness. Drs Ken Lambrecht, associate veterinarians, & our staff of Veterinary Technicians, assistants and vendors will be on hand to answer nutritional questions on the most common preventative nutrition areas (ideal weight, dentistry, osteoarthritis) as well as the benefits of EPA & DHA (fish oils), joint supplements & probiotics. Certain supplements have good evidence to help pet weight loss. Dr Roudebush et al
We will also have exercise demos at 4 Paws Swim and Fitness and experience sharing from former contestants.
We hope you can make it!
Drs Ken, Sarah & Dawn
Westside Family Pet Clinic (WFPC) was founded in 1984 and has been an AAHA accredited veterinary clinic since 1996. Dr Lambrecht has 25 years experience as a wellness veterinarian and is the medical director and founding owner.
Canines & Coffee Events
Canines & Coffee
benefiting local rescues & pet non-profits
Need another option to get your dog some exercise this winter?
Tired of walking in the cold and slipping on ice?
Looking for a fun event with other dog lovers?
4 Paws Swim & Fitness wants to keep dogs healthy and happy (and their owners warm!) while benefiting local pet rescues and non-profits. Invite a group of your favorite dogs & people to get together at 4 Paws on Saturday morning and we will provide our track room for your dogs to exercise and coffee for you to drink.
Groups will be responsible for the supervision of their own pets. Call 608.271.8583 to reserve a space and them organize and invite your group of friends. We suggest a $3 per dog donation with all proceeds going toward a Madison area pet rescue group. Supporters of this program have already raised and donated over $550 to area rescues.
Saturdays
1st Session 8:30 to 10 AM
2nd Session 10 to 11:30 AM
For more information contact Beth Lambright at BLambright@westsidefamilypet.com.
Pet Obesity prevention day was this past October 13th and there is a great website by Dr Ernie Ward with lots of helpful tips to prevent this 100% preventable disease in pets!
Referral Rewards Program
Earn rewards for referring our services.
When a new client comes in and tells us they heard about our services from you, we will reward you!
Client referral rewards:
1. 1st referral – $5 4 Paws or Pet Styles gift card
2. 2nd referral – $10 4 Paws or Pet Styles gift card
3. 3rd referral – $15 4 Paws or Pet Styles gift card
4. 4th referral – $20 4 Paws or Pet Styles gift card
5. 5th and subsequent referrals, $25 4 Paws or Pet Styles gift card
Questions?
When did this program start? October 1st, 2009.
If an existing client refers a new client to more than 1 business (WFPC, 4 Paws or Pet Styles), do they earn more than 1 gift card? YES
- If the new client is “new” to each business here and was referred by the same person, that person will get rewarded 3 times!
Does the existing client who earned the reward have to turn in their gift card in order to redeem that award? NO
- We will put a credit on their account (for the corresponding business) in thanks for their referral. It will show on their next invoice.
Cats will clean themselves to calm their nerves
Did you know that a cat will clean itself with paw and tongue after a dangerous experience, or when it has fought with another cat? This is an attempt by the animal to soothe its nerves by doing something natural and instinctive.
A soothing bath
A cat will clean itself with paw and tongue after a dangerous experience or when it has fought with another cat. This is an attempt by the animal to soothe its nerves by doing something natural and instinctive.
Barky breeds
Did you know? According to Dog Fancy Magazine, the dogs that bark the most are:
- Yorkies
- Shelties
- Newfoundlands
- German Shepherds
- Dachshunds
- Beagles
Need ear muffs? Also listed are: Jack Russels, Westies, Min Pins, Toy Poodles, Dobermans and Schnauzers.