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.
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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.
Arthritis, UTIs among top obesity-related pet insurance claimsJanuary 19, 2021Companion animals are, indeed, getting chunkier, and this is affecting overall pet health.
Ending pet obesity drives academic, corporate collaborationDecember 1, 2020Improving the health of animals by eliminating pet obesity is the primary focus of a significant renovation at the Kansas State University (K-State) College of Veterinary Medicine teaching hospital.
Obesity epidemic swells with pandemicOctober 6, 2020While pudgy pets have been a persistent problem for years, the pandemic certainly hasn’t made things any easier.
Charting puppy growth can avoid plump poochesSeptember 24, 2020Sixty-eight percent of dogs that develop obesity by age three have been larger-than-average since puppyhood, research shows.
Pet obesity an epidemic, report saysFebruary 4, 2020While it is no secret the number of overweight and obese pets is on the rise, a new report from Banfield Pet Hospital suggests we are facing a full-blown epidemic.
