 The NCA Board at the Lewis & Clark (and Seaman) Statue, left to right: Maredith Reggie, Pat Randall, Barbara Finch, Kathy McIver, Pam Rubio, Kevin Gallagher, Sue Marino, Mary Lou Cuddy, Mary L. Price, Jacqueline Brellochs, Mary W. Price, Mary Lou Roberts and Roger Frey. In closing, I would like to join with the entire Board of the Newfoundland Club of America to wish you and
your's a safe and happy holiday season. Give all of your Newfs a hug from us!
Sincerely,
Roger Frey
President, Newfoundland Club of America
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The turning of the year is always a time for reflection and resolutions. Many people commit to plans for dieting and better health. This is the opportune time for us to consider the conditioning of our Newfs and make some resolutions for them as well. Maintaining a good body weight and muscle tone can have life long impacts on our dogs' health. Kurt Schulz, D.V.M., M.S., DACVS, associate professor of surgical and radiological sciences at the University of California-Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, says, "Controlling body weight is the single most important step an owner can take to minimize the risk of cruciate tears." Overweight dogs are also at risk for diabetes, heart disease and hepatic lipidosis. Jenny Zablotny, chair of NCA's Health and Longevity Committee also notes that studies have shown that dogs kept at an appropriate weight live an average of 2 years longer than overweight dogs.
