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Alex German
University of Liverpool, UK
Obesity
A threat for people and pets
Obesity is a chronic disease that harms every organ system Weight bias gets in the way of progress
Obesity A threat for people and pets Alex German University of - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Obesity A threat for people and pets Alex German University of - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Obesity A threat for people and pets Alex German University of Liverpool, UK Obesity is a chronic disease that harms every organ system Weight bias gets in the way of progress Obesity is a chronic disease that harms every organ
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“Obesity is a chronic disease that harms every organ system”
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“Obesity is a chronic disease that harms every organ system”
Salt et al. JVIM (in press)
Shortened lifespan
0%
- 5%
- 10%
- 15%
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Chronic diseases cannot be cured
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Percentage weight loss kinetics
Weight loss (%/wk) Days on programme
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Obesity is a chronic disease that harms every organ system Weight bias gets in the way of progress
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Struggling on legs again, esp hindlegs, stiffness in hips i think. rest of legs ok, stifles ok. takes a while to get up. is
- verweight +++, adv diet.
discussed exercise, regular gentle exercise is best. start metacam and see if
- improvement. also discussed cod liver oil
and glucosamines. Dispense METACAM 32ml. give 25kg dose
- nce daily with or after food.
8 year old female neutered border collie
We searched computer records & looked at the free text of 21,145 consultations…
SEARCH TERMS: “obese” “overweight” Rolph et al (2014) J Nutr Sci vol. 3, e58, 1-5
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~1 %
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- 1. Define obesity as a disease
Action on pet obesity
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Most medical organisations now recognise
- besity as a disease…
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The Global Pet Obesity Initiative
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Formally endorsed by the American Veterinary Medical Association on 16th July 2018 …and another 9 associations including…
- BSAVA
- BVA
- Dogs Trust
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- 1. Define obesity as a disease
- 2. Improve communication about obesity
Action on pet obesity
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1%
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- 1. Define obesity as a disease
- 2. Improve communication about obesity
- 3. Redefine weight loss goals
Action on pet obesity
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Benefits seen with 6-9% weight loss
“Focus on the benefits of weight loss”
2 4 8 12
Activity Quality of life
Week
Good Poor Good Poor SLIDE 21
Redefine weight loss goals
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…And finally… a word on prevention