From Problem to Success

Michel, Kathryn E.; Scherk, Margie

doi:10.1177/1098612x12444999

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“…15,16 The present study also showed an increased underestimation for higher BCS points, and, for the first time, cat owners kept underestimating BCS after the WLP, and underestimated their cat’s need to lose more weight. Clear communication about BCS and TBW 17 reassessment is essential to avoid premature WLP discontinuation. Interestingly, owners could identify larger differences in the cat’s BCS when %WL and %WL/week were higher.…”

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Survey of Belgian owners’ perspectives on quality of life and difficulties during a weight-loss programme in obese cats

Silva

Lyu

Ruiz-Suárez

et al. 2022

Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery

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Objectives The aims of this study were to determine owners’ perception of their cats’ quality of life (QoL), and whether there is a correlation with weight-loss variables, as well as to identify the main difficulties owners encounter during controlled weight loss in their obese cats. Methods The study was carried out as an e-questionnaire survey addressed to owners of cats starting a weight-loss programme. The e-questionnaire was provided at a single time point after the conclusion of the study (24 weeks). Results Nineteen completed questionnaires were included. Eighteen cats had a lower weight at the end of the weight-loss period, two of which had successfully reached their target weight. Mean weight loss was 13.84% body weight at a rate of 0.53% weight loss/week. Although the perceived QoL was not correlated with weight-loss variables ( P >0.05), it increased over time, even in cats that did not reach their target weight, and was statistically correlated with increased activity ( r = 0.73; P <0.01), mobility ( r = 0.78; P <0.01) and play time ( r = 0.61; P <0.01). The main difficulties encountered by owners were not giving (32%) or permitting the cat to eat extra food (26%). The main presumed difficulty for the cat was having its food decreased over time (53%). Most owners considered their cats happy (42%) and quite happy (53%) during the study, and no statistically significant correlations were found between the weight loss, food-seeking behaviour and stress parameters ( P >0.05). Conclusions and relevance Although several difficulties were encountered throughout the study, increased QoL and energy levels in their cats were noticed by owners. A positive perspective on weight-loss programmes is important to keep owners motivated and achieve the target weight in their cats. Furthermore, this survey provides insights into the perceived difficulties of weight-loss regimens in cats.

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Survey of Belgian owners’ perspectives on quality of life and difficulties during a weight-loss programme in obese cats

Silva

Lyu

Ruiz-Suárez

et al. 2022

Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery

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“…Da es einen Zusammenhang zwischen Übergewicht und OA gibt, sollte ein optimales Körpergewicht angestrebt werden. Dies ist durch Anregungen zur Bewegung und Rationierung der Fütterung auf 60 – 70% des normalen Kalorienbedarfs möglich 25 .…”

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Hüftgelenksdysplasie bei der Katze – Eine häufig übersehene Erkrankung

Krainer¹

2023

kleintier konkret

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“…Although there is a relative paucity of studies documenting the benefits of weight loss in companion animals compared with humans, there are data to support exercise as a part of a weight loss protocol. 55 , 70 , 71 In humans, a number of benefits from exercise with respect to weight loss have been identified, and include stimulation of lipid versus carbohydrate oxidation, increased energy expenditure, maintenance of lean body mass, an increase in basal metabolic rate during caloric restriction, and other potential physiological effects. 72 A major obstacle to realizing the benefits of exercise in companion animal weight loss protocols is owner compliance.…”

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“…When inactive versus active cohorts stratified by basal activity level were followed through a weight loss program that included encouraging increased activity, activity did not significantly increase over the course of the study. 70 Thus, despite recommendations for increased exercise, owners will not necessarily comply by increasing their pet’s activity during a weight loss program. In contrast, pet owners who were themselves overweight or obese were enrolled in a dual exercise program.…”

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Canine and feline obesity: a review of pathophysiology, epidemiology, and clinical management

Loftus¹,

Wakshlag²

2014

VMRR

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Canine and feline obesity rates have reached pandemic proportions and are similar to those in humans, with approximately 30%–40% of dogs and cats being overweight to obese. Obesity has been associated with other health problems, including osteoarthritis, renal disease, skin disease, insulin resistance, and neoplasia in dogs, while in cats obesity is associated with dermatological issues, diabetes mellitus, neoplasia, and urolithiasis. The health issues appear to be slightly different across the two species, which may be due to some inherent differences in the hormonal milieu involved in obesity that differs between the dog and the cat. In this review, we discuss the complicated nature of the pathogenesis of obesity, the hormonal stimulus for orexigenic and anorexigenic behavior, adipose tissue as an endocrine organ, and most importantly, clinical management of the number one disease in canine and feline medicine.

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From Problem to Success

Abstract: The information reported in the review is drawn from the current scientific literature as well as from the clinical experience of the authors.

Cited by 30 publications

References 28 publications

Survey of Belgian owners’ perspectives on quality of life and difficulties during a weight-loss programme in obese cats

Survey of Belgian owners’ perspectives on quality of life and difficulties during a weight-loss programme in obese cats

Hüftgelenksdysplasie bei der Katze – Eine häufig übersehene Erkrankung

Canine and feline obesity: a review of pathophysiology, epidemiology, and clinical management

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