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Best Pet Care List D C H S2011
1. TOP 10 “BEST PET CARE” LIST 2011 Dr Ken Lambrecht Owner & Medical Director WFPC Rehab & Ideal Weight Director 4 Paws Presented at the Dane County Humane Society April 30th, 2011 klambdvm@westsidefamilypet.com
8. Benefits/DETAILS: Prevention of urinary infections, support of the immune system, and bowel disorders like IBD is now well supported Parallels human integrative care Dose & quality control are critical Read more at westsidefamilypet.com or see handout
10. 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 57 contestants (over 30 in our fitness category = Iron Dogs (those just slightly over their ideal weight). Biggest 4 Pawed Losers, & Biggest Feline Losers too! Benefits/DETAILS: $2500 in prizes awarded and $692 raised for local rescues! details
12. BENEFITS/DETAILS Taking preventative steps to prevent typical problems in each breed (over 225 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 breeds. (DNA testing can detect genetic/breed makeup) Read more
15. cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) (15%) & Osteoarthritis (20%) breakthroughs top the list. First Senior Wellness Fair in October 2010 (will be an annual event!) Benefits/DETAILS:
17. Benefits/DETAILS 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.petsandparasites.org
19. 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 = simple tooth brushing tricks, VOHC pet foods & treats, water additives, and 1/X week plaque preventative. BENEFITS/DETAiLS Read more at http://www.vohc.org
20. #8 Preventing internal disease & saving teeth by professional teeth cleaning
21. BENEFITS/DETAILS 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 Dental x-rays are vital just like in people See more at westsidefamilypet.com
23. 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 Regenerative Medicine = Adipose Progenitor Cells (fat derived stem cells) & Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Benefits/DETAILS Read more at 4PawsSwim.com
26. Benefits/details 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