TOP 10 “BEST PET CARE” LIST 2011

klambdvm@westsidefamilypet.com

Dr Ken Lambrecht Owner & Medical Director WFPC

Rehab & Ideal Weight Director 4 Paws

Presented at the Dane County Humane Society

April 30th, 2011

OUR PET LOVING TEAM!

#1 NUTRITION AS THERAPY /PREVENTION

BENEFITS/DETAILS

•Dental, kidney, 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

•Prevention/Wellness info is emerging

Read more at www.westsidefamilypet.com

#2 PREVENTATIVE BENEFITS OF PROBIOTICS/PREBIOTICS

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

#3 IDEAL WEIGHT

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

#4 BREED SPECIFIC WELLNESS

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)

BENEFITS/DETAILS

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LABRADOR RETRIEVER BREED SPECIFIC WELLNESS PLAN

Labrador Retriever–Specific Problems We’re Looking ForHeart murmursHerniasProper dental alignmentParasites

Proper growth rateAllergies and ear infectionsMuscle diseaseBehavioral problemsParasites

Allergies and ear infectionsMuscle diseaseAdult teeth coming in properlySkin infectionsTonsillitisParasites

Internal organ health prior to spay/neuter surgeryMuscle or joint diseaseHip and elbow dysplasiaHemophilia

Excessive weight gainBehavioral problemsAllergies and ear infectionsSkin infectionsJoint diseaseHip and elbow dysplasiaHeartworm and other parasites

Dental diseaseAllergies and ear infectionsSkin infectionsHealthy weightHip and elbow dysplasiaInternal organ health and functionThyroid functionGlaucomaHeartworms and other parasites

Dental diseaseAllergies and ear infectionsSkin infectionsHealthy weightArthritisHip and elbow dysplasiaInternal organ health and functionSigns of cancerThyroid functionHeart diseaseGlaucomaHeartworms and other parasites

Dental diseaseAllergies and ear infectionsSkin infectionsHealthy weightArthritisInternal organ health and functionSigns of cancerThyroid functionArthritisHeart diseaseGlaucomaHeartworms and other parasites

Services We’ll ProvideHead-to-tail physical examinationInternal parasite test and/or dewormingVaccinationsDiscuss socialization and at-home puppy careHead-to-tail physical examinationHeartworm preventionVaccinations Discuss caring for your dog’s teeth and ears at homeBrief physical examinationInternal parasite checkVaccinationsDiscuss obedience training, nail trimming, and groomingSchedule spay/neuter surgery

Head-to-tail physical examinationPresurgical diagnostics for spay or neuter surgeryHip and elbow evaluationBleeding clotting time

Head-to-tail physical examinationHip and elbow evaluationHeartworm test Internal parasite checkVaccinationsDiscuss diet, weight, and exercise

Head-to-tail physical examinationHip and elbow evaluationInternal organ health evaluationThyroid testingGlaucoma screeningInternal parasite checkHeartworm test Vaccinations

Head-to-tail physical examinationHip and elbow evaluationSenior internal organ health evaluationCancer screenThyroid testingHeart health checkGlaucoma screeningInternal parasite checkHeartworm test Vaccinations

Head-to-tail physical examinationGolden years internal organ health evaluationCancer screenThyroid testingHeart health checkGlaucoma screeningInternal parasite checkHeartworm test Vaccinations

Age7–10 weeks10–13 weeks

13–16 weeks

5–7months

1-1 1/2 year

2 years through 5 years

6 years through 7 years

8 years and older

# 5 SENIOR WELLNESS BREAKTHROUGHS

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:

#6 YEAR-ROUND TOTAL PARASITE PREVENTION (TICKS, FLEAS, ROUNDWORMS & HEARTWORMS)

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

#7 TOTALLY PRACTICAL DENTAL HOMECARE

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

#8 PREVENTING INTERNAL DISEASE & SAVING TEETH BY PROFESSIONAL TEETH CLEANING

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

BENEFITS/DETAILS

See more at westsidefamilypet.com

#9 REHAB & PAIN RELIEF

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

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#10 EVIDENCE BASED JOINT FOODS & SUPPLEMENTS

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

Thanks for your attention!

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