Pumped-Up Pets

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   I found this press release really funny...  

Royal Pacific Resort and 
Portofino Bay Hotel Offer ‘Pumped-Up Pets’ Package 

 Did Fido eat too many table scraps over 
the holidays?   Is he more flab than fur these days?  If so, don't 
despair, he's not alone.  According to a 2008 study by the Association 
for Pet Obesity Prevention, 50% of dogs and cats in the U.S. are 
overweight or obese.  

To help guests and their pets kick-start a
 healthy new lifestyle for the spring, Loews Hotels has
 created the Pumped-Up Pets package, which includes a 
deluxe room, workout tips for both the guest and their pet, a Zisc dog 
Frisbee, and a specially-created and veterinarian-approved “Scratch My 
Flat Belly” meal for pets.  Studies show that people who diet and 
exercise with their pet stick to it, like a dog with a bone.  In fact, 
research conducted by Northwestern Memorial Hospital revealed that more 
than 60% of people who began an eating and exercise program with their 
pets stuck to the program for a year.  

The Pumped-Up 
Pets package, offered at 17 Loews Hotels throughout the U.S. 
and Canada, is available now through May 1, 2010.  Pricing varies at 
each hotel and is subject to availability.  Exercising and playing is as
 important for dogs as it is for humans; it offers a necessary mental 
and physical break and is a great stress reliever.  The following 
work-out tips* illustrate how to safely and effectively exercise with 
your pet:
Frisbee:  Throwing a Frisbee helps
 you build arm muscle, balance and flexibility.  Your dog will benefit 
from the chase, stimulation and coordination required in catching the 
disc and returning it to you.  Using a tennis ball can be just as 
effective, also great for chasing and getting you and your dog to move 
around.
Walking/Jogging:  Consider using an 
expandable leash as it’s also helpful when walking or jogging as your 
pet can go ahead or vice versa. For joggers, start by warming up with a 
walk and work up to a jog. Pay attention to your dog for any signs of 
fatigue or overheating as dogs have a higher body temperature than 
humans. Be sure to bring water for you and your dog; collapsible water 
bowls are great for this. Also, be on alert for rough terrain and any 
signs that your dog’s paw pads are sore.
Stair Climbing:
 Find a public building or auditorium and walk or run up and down the 
stairs.  It’s a terrific aerobic workout and great for the thighs. Begin
 with ten minute sessions and try to work up to 30 minutes.
Jump
 Rope: You and your dog can learn how to jump rope together; 
this is great aerobic exercise and can be done inside or out. Start 
slowly by letting your dog understand the idea of jumping over the rope,
 then work on integrating the rhythm of the rope going around.
Scratch
 My Flat Belly Recipe for Dogs 
by Loews Hotels 
Executive Chef, Marc Ehrler

Recipe for a medium to large dog
1/2
 cup of ground lamb, beef or chicken.
1/2 cup of cooked barley
1/2
 cup of cooked lentils
1/2 cup of olive oil
1 tablespoon of 
organic yogurt.
In a sauté pan heat up the olive oil
 and cook the meat.
Add the cooked barley and cooked 
lentils. 
Remove from the heat, place in a bowl until 
cool to touch. 
Mix in the organic yogurt and serve to 
your dog.

Since the introduction of the “Loews 
Loves Pets” program in 2000, many VIPs (Very Important Pet) have made 
Loews Hotels their home away from home, enjoying the special treatment 
and privileges that are offered at all the chain’s properties in the US 
and Canada.  As part of the Loews Loves Pets program, each visiting VIP 
can travel in first-class comfort with gourmet room service, specialized
 bedding, a pet amenity, and guest services designed to make pets and 
their owners feel right at home.

For more information or to book 
the Pumped-Up Pets package, call 1-800-23-LOEWS or 
visit www.loewshotels.com.

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	I found this press release really funny... Royal Pacific Resort and Portofino Bay Hotel Offer ‘Pumped-Up Pets’ Package Did Fido eat too many table scraps over the holidays? Is he more flab than fur these days? If so, don't despair, he's not alone. According to a 2008 study by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 50% of dogs and cats in the U.S. are overweight or obese. To help guests and their pets kick-start a healthy new lifestyle for the spring, Loews Hotels has created the Pumped-Up Pets package, which includes a deluxe room, workout tips for both the guest and their pet, a Zisc dog Frisbee, and a specially-created and veterinarian-approved “Scratch My Flat Belly” meal for pets. Studies show that people who diet and exercise with their pet stick to it, like a dog with a bone. In fact, research conducted by Northwestern Memorial Hospital revealed that more than 60% of people who began an eating and exercise program with their pets stuck to the program for a year. The Pumped-Up Pets package, offered at 17 Loews Hotels throughout the U.S. and Canada, is available now through May 1, 2010. Pricing varies at each hotel and is subject to availability. Exercising and playing is as important for dogs as it is for humans; it offers a necessary mental and physical break and is a great stress reliever. The following work-out tips* illustrate how to safely and effectively exercise with your pet: Frisbee: Throwing a Frisbee helps you build arm muscle, balance and flexibility. Your dog will benefit from the chase, stimulation and coordination required in catching the disc and returning it to you. Using a tennis ball can be just as effective, also great for chasing and getting you and your dog to move around. Walking/Jogging: Consider using an expandable leash as it’s also helpful when walking or jogging as your pet can go ahead or vice versa. For joggers, start by warming up with a walk and work up to a jog. Pay attention to your dog for any signs of fatigue or overheating as dogs have a higher body temperature than humans. Be sure to bring water for you and your dog; collapsible water bowls are great for this. Also, be on alert for rough terrain and any signs that your dog’s paw pads are sore. Stair Climbing: Find a public building or auditorium and walk or run up and down the stairs. It’s a terrific aerobic workout and great for the thighs. Begin with ten minute sessions and try to work up to 30 minutes. Jump Rope: You and your dog can learn how to jump rope together; this is great aerobic exercise and can be done inside or out. Start slowly by letting your dog understand the idea of jumping over the rope, then work on integrating the rhythm of the rope going around. Scratch My Flat Belly Recipe for Dogs by Loews Hotels Executive Chef, Marc Ehrler Recipe for a medium to large dog 1/2 cup of ground lamb, beef or chicken. 1/2 cup of cooked barley 1/2 cup of cooked lentils 1/2 cup of olive oil 1 tablespoon of organic yogurt. In a sauté pan heat up the olive oil and cook the meat. Add the cooked barley and cooked lentils. Remove from the heat, place in a bowl until cool to touch. Mix in the organic yogurt and serve to your dog. Since the introduction of the “Loews Loves Pets” program in 2000, many VIPs (Very Important Pet) have made Loews Hotels their home away from home, enjoying the special treatment and privileges that are offered at all the chain’s properties in the US and Canada. As part of the Loews Loves Pets program, each visiting VIP can travel in first-class comfort with gourmet room service, specialized bedding, a pet amenity, and guest services designed to make pets and their owners feel right at home. For more information or to book the Pumped-Up Pets package, call 1-800-23-LOEWS or visit www.loewshotels.com.
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