The Third Annual One Health Initiative:
Dog 'N' Jog
"The Fight to Keep Fido Fit"
"The Fight to Keep Fido Fit"
Battle of the Bulge – The Fight to Keep Fido Fit!
Does your furry friend spend hours in front of the tube watching Caesar Milan and wishing he were part of his pack? Or perhaps drooling over the thought of his next treat? Couch potatoes and potato chips are not just a human problem, so it’s time to get Fido out of the house and join us for the Dog ‘N’ Jog Fun Run, 5K & 10K “Fight to Keep Fido Fit” in support of the One Health Initiative.
Many people are aware of the obesity epidemic sweeping the nation, contributing to an increased diagnosis of type II diabetes and heart disease. But did you know that this same dangerous trend is trickling down to our furry friends as well? Our bad eating habits are finding their way from our table scraps into Fido’s tummy, and the result is a chubby puppy. Dogs and cats face the same obesity related health challenges that affect people — battling an increased risk of cardiovascular and orthopedic disease, diabetes and high blood pressure, among other things. We want your dog to wag his tail, not tip the scale!
The Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association (SCAVMA) at the School of Veterinary Medicine at UC Davis presents the Third Annual One Health Initiative: Dog ‘N’ Jog Fight to Keep Fido Fit! We invite you and your favorite pooch to join us in our efforts to raise money for obesity awareness.
To register now, click here (http://www.active.com)
You can also register on race day.
When:
Saturday, October 10th, 2009
Registration opens at 7:00 am
5K & 10K Fight to Keep Fido Fit begins at 8:00 am
Dog ‘N’ Jog 1.5-mile begins at 10:30 am
Puppy Palooza: Animal Health & Craft Fair to follow.
Freebies, goodies for sale, live music and even veterinarian nutrition specialists will be available to answer general nutrition inquiries!
Where:
UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine Campus
All courses take place around the beautiful arboretum on campus.
SCAVMA is an organization of UC Davis veterinary students working as a community to facilitate public service, educational experiences and social networking that supplement our formal education, thus promoting professional and personal growth. Aside from serving as a fundraiser for our organization, proceeds from this event will also benefit the One Health Initiative Obesity Awareness Program. The One Health Initiative seeks to foster greater cohesion between the human and veterinary medical fields by incorporating concepts of public, human, and animal health to combat zoonotic disease and other epidemics impacting society. Every year, the One Health Initiative chooses a new topic of emphasis and the theme of the 2009-2010 campaign is to raise awareness regarding the short and long-term health consequences associated with obesity. Obesity has long been a focus of human health care, but it has only recently come into the spotlight as a concern for our domestic pets. Our event is open to the public and offers a chance for people and pets alike to get out and exercise.
More information on the One Health Initiative can be found at the official web site: www.onehealthinitiative.com
For more information about the Dog ‘N’ Jog, please email Lauralea Colamussi & Jenna Fransioli at dog.n.jog@gmail.com.
