Dietary Aspects of Weight Management in Cats and Dogs

Linder, Deborah E.; Parker, Valerie J.

doi:10.1016/j.cvsm.2016.04.008

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“…As mentioned previously, dietary fiber in cat foods can have benefits for the animals ( Davenport et al, 2008 ; Roudebush, et al, 2008 ; Owens et al, 2014 ; Linder and Parker, 2016 ; Loureiro et al, 2017 ); however, it is known to impact extrusion processing. The impacts are well described for breakfast cereals and other snacks for humans ( Mendonça et al, 2000 ; Brennan et al, 2008 ; Karkle et al, 2012a , 2012b ; Kallu et al, 2017 ; Wang et al, 2017 ).…”

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The effects of fiber source on extrusion processing parameters and kibble characteristics of dry cat foods

Donadelli

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Aldrich

2020

Translational Animal Science

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Cellulose and beet pulp have been commonly used in the pet food industry to increase dietary fiber content of cat foods. However, pet food companies seek alternatives to these so-called byproducts. Miscanthus grass is grown for its fiber content and may serve as an alternative to traditional fibrous ingredients. The objectives of this study were to determine the effects of fiber sources on extrusion processing and kibble structure of cat foods. Three replicate batches of adult maintenance complete and balanced cat foods each containing 10% of Miscanthus grass, cellulose, or beet pulp was mixed and kibbles were produced on a single screw extruder. Feed rate, preconditioner water and steam, extruder screw speed, extruder water and steam addition, and knife speed were adjusted to achieve a wet bulk density of 330 g*L -1. After extrusion, kibbles were dried at 115.5ºC to less than 10% moisture. Dried kibbles were coated with chicken fat and flavor enhancer. No effects due to fiber source were reported for extrusion parameters or kibble measurements (P > 0.05) with the exception of compression energy; wherein, kibbles produced with cellulose required more energy to compress than those containing beet pulp (6917 N*mm vs. 3591 N*mm, respectively). In conclusion, tested fiber sources had no impact on extrusion parameters and most kibble characteristics. Kibbles containing cellulose required more energy to compress than kibbles containing beet pulp. Miscanthus grass could be used as an alternative to traditional fiber sources used to produce cat foods.

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The effects of fiber source on extrusion processing parameters and kibble characteristics of dry cat foods

Donadelli

Doğan

Aldrich

2020

Translational Animal Science

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“…It is recommended that treat intake should not exceed 10% of daily energy requirement (Brooks et al . 2014, Linder & Parker 2016) and even a dental chew can contribute around 8% of daily energy requirements in small and medium dogs (Morelli et al . 2018).…”

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“…Dog owners most commonly viewed a dry diet as a good diet for the dog in the current study, in agreement with wider feeding practices in current pet surveys (PDSA 2019) and almost all dog owners reported feeding treats, mirroring findings in other studies (White et al 2016, Morelli et al 2019) with many owners also feeding dental chews. It is recommended that treat intake should not exceed 10% of daily energy requirement (Brooks et al 2014, Linder & Parker 2016 and even a dental chew can contribute around 8% of daily energy requirements in small and medium dogs (Morelli et al 2018). Accordingly, owners could be inadvertently exceeding this allowance on a daily basis, more so if dental chews are not being considered a traditional treat.…”

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Owners’ views of canine nutrition, weight status and wellbeing and their implications for the veterinary consultation

Wainwright

Millar

White

2022

J of Small Animal Practice

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To investigate owners' views around canine nutrition and wellbeing, how these beliefs may differ according to the weight status of the dog and the implications for owner support approaches. Materials and MethOds:A researcher-mediated questionnaire collected quantitative and qualitative data via structured interviews with dog owners (n=147) attending a country park in the East Midlands, UK, with a specific focus on views around canine nutrition and wellbeing.results: Forty-four percent of owners cited "past experience" when determining what to feed, and only 9% of owners cited the veterinarian as a source of this information. When comparing chosen verbal description versus non-sequential body condition score images of the dog, only 22% of owners with overweight animals matched perceived verbal and visual appraisals, compared with 89% of owners of ideal weight dogs. Owners cited a good diet and regular exercise as important factors for canine wellbeing, but companionship with other dogs as the least important factor. clinical significance: Owners report being aware of the important association between canine nutrition and wellbeing, but their considered importance of factors influencing dog wellbeing may be influenced by their perceived weight status of the animal. Veterinarians may need to reframe owner discourse such that there is more routine discussion around weight and nutrition at every consultation. Furthermore, the use of non-sequential body condition score images could be a useful tool for a more considered opinion of canine weight status by owners.

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“…Environmental factors and feeding management are significant aspects of a pet's nutritional management that relate to obesity 7,13,14 . Owner commitment and engagement in pet weight management is essential to successful weight loss for pets.…”

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Assessing owners' readiness to change their behaviour to address their companion animal's obesity

2022

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Background Owner behaviour change in relation to management is critical for successful pet weight loss. The stages of change (SOC) can be used to conceptualise the process of intentional behaviour change. Clients may be more likely to make successful changes when practitioners use communication techniques appropriate for a client's current stage. The objective of this cross‐sectional study was to assess pet owners’ SOC in relation to managing the weight of their overweight or obese pet. Methods An online questionnaire targeting dog and cat owners was distributed via snowball sampling. A total of 532 questionnaires were included in the analysis. Of these, 153 participants (28.8%) self‐identified their pet's body condition score (BCS) as greater than 5 (on a nine‐point scale). An adapted University of Rhode Island Change Assessment scale was completed by 119 of these participants (77.8%) to assess their readiness to change related to managing their overweight or obese pet. Results Most participants were scored in the precontemplation (52.1%) and contemplation (42%) stages, where readiness to change is low. Owner assessments likely resulted in underestimation of pets’ BCS. Conclusion The results offer preliminary insight into the SOC of owners who identify their pets as overweight or obese. Developing tools to assess and understand owners’ readiness to change may be useful in informing veterinary professionals’ communication approaches when engaging in weight management conversations.

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Dietary Aspects of Weight Management in Cats and Dogs

Cited by 10 publications

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The effects of fiber source on extrusion processing parameters and kibble characteristics of dry cat foods

The effects of fiber source on extrusion processing parameters and kibble characteristics of dry cat foods

Owners’ views of canine nutrition, weight status and wellbeing and their implications for the veterinary consultation

Assessing owners' readiness to change their behaviour to address their companion animal's obesity

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