Royal Canin’s Popular ‘Weigh-in Club Winners’ Competition Returns To ‘fight The Flab’ For Another Year

Last year's winner Amber Royal Canin has launched its third ‘Weigh-in Club Winners’ competition to help cats and dogs lose weight safely. Last year’s competition saw successful entries from 117 pets across the UK and Ireland achieve their weight loss target, with a whopping 70kg shed between the 12 finalists alone. This year’s competition, which runs until September, aims to reward Vet Nurses who work with their clients to effectively tackle pet obesity. It is open to those whose clients’ have undergone a supervised weight loss programme whilst using Royal Canin’s ‘Obesity Management’ and ‘Satiety Support’ diets. The overall winning nurse will receive £500 worth of high street shopping vouchers as well as £1,000 of equipment vouchers for their practice. And, as an added incentive the overall winning client will receive free Royal Canin pet food for a year, £500 worth of high street shopping vouchers and will be part of Royal Canin’s 2014 calendar, along with the 11 finalists. Royal Canin’s Ian Williams, explains: “Substantial canine and feline weight gain is an ever-growing concern in the industry and it’s crucial that Veterinary Nurses educate pet owners about obesity and how to monitor it, but also the importance in advising the right nutrition and an exercise plan for the pet involved. The competition is a celebration of those leading the way to tackle the problem to ensure cats and dogs live a longer and healthier life.” Last year's winner Amber, before Amber, a 12 year old beagle from Bishop Auckland, was crowned last year’s winner after losing an impressive 12.5 kilos (39% of her bodyweight). Weighing in at an incredible 32 kilos, Amber was able to fight the flab after a helping hand from owner Sharon Lowrie and Veterinary Nurse Gabby Taylor from Wilson Vet Group. Vet Nurses can register online for this year’s Weigh-in Club by visiting www.weighinclub.royalcanin.co.uk. The closing date is 30 September 2013, with the winner and runners up announced at the end of November.

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