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Sample tweets and sources of information
Need inspiration for crafting your #VetVariety tweets? Check out these sample tweets and sources of information to get started.
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As dogs & cats age, they burn fewer calories/lb. Study: Dogs >7yo burn 22% fewer cal/lb than dogs 1-2yo. #VetVariety
- Source: Kienzle E, Rainbird A. Maintenance energy requirement of dogs: What is the correct value for the calculation of metabolic body weight in dogs? J Nutr 1991 Nov; 121(11 Suppl):S39-S40.
3 extra lbs on 15-lb Boston terrier=30 lbs on150-lb person! RT or comment at #VetVariety & win! No purch nec. Rules:
- Source: Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 2011 Pet Obesity Study
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53% of dogs, 55% cats in US are overweight/obese. That’s an est. 41mil dogs, 47mil cats. Share ur tips at #VetVariety
- Source: Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 2011 Pet Obesity Study
Unlike dogs, cats do not have a sweet tooth. RT or share a fun story at #VetVariety & win. No purch nec. Rules:
- Source: Clutton-Brock, Juliet. 2004. Cat. New York, NY: DK Publishing, Inc.
Variety's the very spice of life that gives it all its flavor -William Cowper. Tell #VetVariety what variety means to u
- Source: William Cowper, 18th century English poet
Male cats tend to be left pawed, while females seem to be right. RT or share at #VetVariety & win. No purch nec. Rules:
- Source: Piven, Hanoch. 2009. What Cats Are Made Of. New York, NY: Ginee Seo Books.
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