Jan 22 2009
America’s Fittest Pet Contest
The winners of the fittest pets contest, run by Hill’s Pet Nutrition Inc. were announced on Monday at the North American Veterinary Conference.
Thomas, an American Shorthair feline owned by Sharon Decuir and Misty, a Golden Retriever owned by Dorene Davis won the contest. Thomas went from weighing 17 pounds to weighing 15.8 pounds. Misty went from 118 pounds to 78 pounds during the contest. Thomas’ owner even lost 30 pounds just by being more health conscious.
The contest is part of Hill’s participation in AVMAVHill’s Alliance for Healthier Pets Obesity Awareness and Prevention Program, which is designed to encourage pet owners to work with their vets in making changes in their pets’ lives to help them lose weight and become healthier. Changes included regular weigh-ins at the vet, the incorporation of regular physical activity, and monitored feedings, including the incorporation of Hill’s prescription diet r/d food.
The contest entries were judged on the amount of body mass a pet lost, creative writing in telling the pet’s weight loss story, and the effect a pet’s weight loss had on the owner and the family.
Managing your cat’s weight is an important aspect of taking care of him or her. Making sure your cat gets plenty of exercise everyday can help reduce the chances that your cat will become obese and experience health problems as a result.
Source:
Cat Channel: America’s Fittest Pets Winners Announced
