Weight-loss meds for pets: Have we found the cure for obesity?December 4, 2024Educating clients on proper pet nutrition and the importance of regular exercise are essential steps in managing pet obesity, but researchers hope to make the process easier with the development of medications similar in function to human weight-loss medications.
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Lightening up the conversation on obesityAugust 3, 2024The perceived resistance of clients in discussing obesity is mostly rooted in how veterinary professionals decide to approach the conversation. Fortunately, research tells us how we can increase the odds of pet owner compliance.
VPN Plus+ ExclusivePurr-fectly Balanced: Navigating Feline Obesity & Wellness through Nutritional CareJuly 3, 2024In this session: Julie Churchill, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition) addresses why pet weight management programs can be so difficult. Tools for feline obesity prevention and wellness are also covered, as well as how to engage the entire team.
Weighing in on pet obesity, nutritional managementAugust 9, 2023According to the latest Pet Obesity Prevalence Survey from the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), 59 percent of evaluated dogs in the United States were classified as being overweight or obese in 2022.
Learn the truth about carbs and catsMay 26, 2022Some owners feed their cats canned food instead of kibble to keep carbohydrates down, but is that really true?
Why going beyond Body Condition Scoring can help overweight caninesMay 3, 2022Veterinarians can flag dogs that are overweight at routine exams by performing Body Condition Scoring (BCS). Identifying these dogs is of vital importance as they are at an increased risk for heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, inflammatory diseases, and osteoarthritis. Counseling pet owners on the nutritional management of obesity can go a long way in terms of increasing the lifespan and quality of life of our four-legged friends.
Tips for discussing weight management with clientsDecember 29, 2021Pet obesity has been rising at an alarmingly rate, so much so some professionals are calling it a national epidemic.
Pet obesity battle begins at clinicJuly 8, 2021When it comes to preventing and treating pet obesity, veterinarians should claim their role as nutritional experts, AAHA says.
Is our profession really serious about pet obesity?June 2, 2021When was the last time you looked at the side of a bag of pet food? Have you ever examined the recommended portion section?
Canine OA: Why counting calories isn't just for humansJanuary 27, 2021One of the most concerning health trends in the U.S. is the number of overweight dogs, a growing epidemic that has been associated with a dramatic increase in a wide range of health conditions.
