Ken Lambrecht DVM
Medical Director
Madison WI
Presented at the WTVC 6th Annual
“Pets Reducing for Rescues” Contest Kickoff
March 7th, 2015
Decide on Ideal Body Weight
Use chart or calculation to get daily Calories
Know Calories (and protein) per cup
Only 10% treat calories!
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
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!
Matching donations & pledges encouraged!
Will likely be biggest & best ever
Dr Ken will be sharing with an international veterinary audience on March 24th
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/Documents/javma_220_9_1315.pdf