Occurrence and management of obesity in companion animals

Crane, Stephen W.

doi:10.1111/j.1748-5827.1991.tb00930.x

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“…For example, owners who feed additional snacks or feed their dog once per day rather than twice or more per day are more likely to have an obese dog than those who do not (Burkholder & Toll, 2000;Kienzle, Bergler, & Mandernach, 1998;Sloth, 1992). Owners who provide infrequent or low-intensity forms of exercise for their dogs are more likely to have obese dogs than those who exercise their dogs more frequently or more vigorously (Crane, 1991;Markwell, Butterwick, Wills, & Raiha, 1991;Robertson, 2003).…”

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Dog Obesity: Can Dog Caregivers' (Owners') Feeding and Exercise Intentions and Behaviors Be Predicted From Attitudes?

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Toukhsati

Coleman

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Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science

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Dog obesity is a common nutritional disorder affecting up to 40% of the companion animal (pet) dog population in Australia and other developed nations. A clear understanding of factors determining relevant caregiver (owner) behaviors underpins effective treatment for this disorder. The theory of planned behavior can be used to understand factors contributing to human behavior. This article describes research informed by this theory. The research examined relationships between owners' behavioral beliefs and barriers, normative beliefs and perceptions of control, owners' feeding and exercise behaviors toward their dogs, and the body condition scores (BCSs) of dogs. The study recruited a sample of 182 dog and owner dyads. The researcher independently assessed BCSs. Owners completed a questionnaire measuring relevant feeding and exercise beliefs and behaviors. This revealed significant correlations between many psychological variables and BCSs and between psychological variables and specific owner behaviors: for example, the relationship of low levels of intentions to feed appropriately to ambivalent beliefs toward feeding appropriately and low perceived control. Careful consideration of the specific variables identified will permit the development of more effective interventions.

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Dog Obesity: Can Dog Caregivers' (Owners') Feeding and Exercise Intentions and Behaviors Be Predicted From Attitudes?

Rohlf

Toukhsati

Coleman

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Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science

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“…The reported prevalence was between 22 per cent and 44 per cent (Mason 1970, Edney and Smith 1986, Hand and others 1989, Crane 1991, Kronfeld and others 1991, Sloth 1992, Robertson 2003, Lund and others 2005, 2006, McGreevy and others 2005). …”

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Canine and feline obesity: a One Health perspective

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Recent years have seen a drastic increase in the rates of overweight and obesity among people living in some developed nations. There has also been increased concern over obesity in companion animals. In the latest article in Veterinary Record's series on One Health, Peter Sandøe and colleagues argue that the relationship between obesity in people and in companion animals is closer and more complex than previously thought, and that obesity should be treated as a One Health problem

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“…The quantitative use of pressure sensor mats enables accurate assessment of the equine back; software to improve statistical analysis would further aid interpretation and pave the way for further studies. 1973, Crane 1991, Markwell et al, 1994, Russell et al, 2000. Successful prevention and treatment of the problem requires understanding and participation of cat owners.…”

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