age and how long they have been with the owner. Do not tell owners spaying and neutering will make their pets fat; educate them on how to prevent it from happening. Advise clients to adjust caloric intake with changes in lifestyle/ activity. Teach owners that food does not have to be the reward. A ball, favorite toy, or belly rubs can be equally rewarding and just as satisfying for the pet parent. Finally, stress that obesity is a preventable disease.
Recommendations should include: ● Puppy and kitten feeding ● Evaluating BCS ● Maintaining IBW ● Promoting exercise and activity
● Using interactive rewards as an alternative to food ● Educating clients about pet food labels (Brooks et al., 2014) Early client education is paramount. Start the first time you meet the owner and the pet, regardless of the pet’s Conclusion Obesity is a multifactorial disease that negatively affects the health and well-being of pets worldwide. The problem is escalating, and veterinarians must do their due diligence to identify the problem and educate clients about the disease and possible sequelae. We must strive for prevention by engaging in better, nonjudgmental communication with our clients. We must seek to improve continuity of care and consistency in the field by using a combination of BCS, MCS, and BW to evaluate our patients’ overall nutritional state and health. If we miss the prevention stage, then we want to help clients to understand a problem exists. This requires helping them understand the disease and helping them
develop a plan moving forward. We want to use SMART goals and ensure continued follow-up. When goals remain unreached, then our job is to collaborate with the client and the patient to find what will ultimately lead to success.
WORKS CITED https://qr2.mobi/pet-obesity
PET OBESITY: DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT, AND PREVENTION Final Examination Questions Select the best answer for each question and mark your answers on page 84. For faster service, complete your test online at EliteLearning.com/Book
86. What minimum level of protein should be found in a diet used for weight loss in dogs? a. ≥2.5 g/kg BW b. ≥5 g/kg BW c. 1-3 kg/bw d. 2-4 kg/bw 87. On the 9-point BCS Scale, what score is identified with overweight? a. 4 out of 9 b. 5 out of 9 c. 6 out of 9 d. 7 out of 9 88. When determining the muscle condition score (MCS), where is the first-place muscle loss is appreciated? a. Paraspinal muscles. b. Hips. c. Shoulders. d. Neck. 89. What should you not do when discussing obesity in pets? a. Be judgmental. b. Offend the owners. c. All the answers shown. d. Use words such as chubby, fat, plump, or heavy. 90. What are three components of achieving weight loss in pets? a. All the answers shown. b. Diet selection. c. Exercise and activity. d. Caloric restriction.
81. What was the estimated prevalence of overweight and obese dogs and cats in the U.S. in 2020? a. 10% b. 20% c. 50% d. 60% 82. What types of goals should one set for clients for weight loss and follow-up? a. Optimistic. b. Flexible. c. Measurable. d. Irrelevant. 83. Dogs can safely lose what percentage of their body weight per week? a. 1% to 2% b. 0.5% to 1% c. 1% to 3% d. 2% to 4% 84. What is a common comorbidity associated with obesity? a. Metabolic abnormalities. b. Decreased quality of life. c. Respiratory disease. d. All the answers shown. 85. What minimum level of protein should be in a diet used for weight loss in cats? a. ≥5 g/kg BW b. 4 g/kg BW c. ≥2.5 g/kg BW d. 2-4 kg/bw
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