Ideal pet weight, preventative nutrition & evidence based supplements, breed specific wellness & more to help keep pets at peak health

1. TOP 10 “BEST PET CARE” LIST 2011 Dr Ken Lambrecht klambdvm@westsidefamilypet.com

2. Our pet loving team!

3. #1 Nutrition as therapy /prevention

5. Nutritional therapy = Rx foods & evidence based supplementsRead more at www.westsidefamilypet.com

6. #2 Preventative Benefits of probiotics/prebiotics

7. Benefits/DETAILS: 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

8. #3 Ideal Weight

9. 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 Benefits/DETAILS:

10. #4 Breed specific wellness

11. 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 BENEFITS/DETAILS

12. Labrador Retriever Breed Specific Wellness Plan

13. # 5 Senior Wellness Breakthroughs

14. cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) (15%) & Osteoarthritis (20%) breakthroughs top the list. First Annual Senior Wellness Fair in October 2010 Benefits/DETAILS:

15. #6 Year-round Total Parasite Prevention (Ticks, fleas, roundworms & heartworms)

16. 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.capcvet.org

17. #7 Totally practical dental homecare

18. 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 BENEFITS/DETAiLS

19. #8 Preventing internal disease & saving teeth by professional teeth cleaning

20. 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 See more at westsidefamilypet.com

21. #9 Rehab & pain relief

22. 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 Benefits/DETAILS

23. #10 Evidence based Joint Foods & Supplements

24. 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

25. Thanks for your attention! Questions???