{"id":16192,"date":"2019-03-15T11:27:35","date_gmt":"2019-03-15T11:27:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/?p=16192"},"modified":"2022-02-21T14:50:58","modified_gmt":"2022-02-21T14:50:58","slug":"u-s-pet-obesity-rates-are-unchanged-conflicting-weight-loss-advice-grows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/news\/u-s-pet-obesity-rates-are-unchanged-conflicting-weight-loss-advice-grows\/","title":{"rendered":"U.S. Pet Obesity Rates Are Unchanged; Conflicting Weight Loss Advice Grows"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ocean Isle, North Carolina<\/em> \u2014 As pet obesity continues to be a serious health threat, veterinary professionals and pet owners are faced with conflicting nutritional and weight loss advice, according to a survey conducted by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP).<\/p>\n

During the 11th annual survey, APOP also found pet owners and veterinary professionals were confused by conflicting pet nutritional advice and continue to struggle to help pets achieve safe and ideal weights.<\/p>\n

\u201cVeterinarians need to offer more obesity treatment options than: Feed less and exercise more.\u201d states APOP President, veterinarian Dr. Ernie Ward. \u201cThe majority of pet owners are overwhelmed with pet food choices and conflicting dietary advice and desperately want help and nutritional recommendations from veterinarians.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The 11th annual Association for Pet Obesity Prevention survey found that 59.5% of cats and 55.8% of dogs are classified as overweight or obese. Veterinarians need to provide sound nutritional recommendations, says APOP. Infographic Credit: Courtesy APOP<\/p><\/div>\n

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In the October 2018 clinical survey, 25.7% of cats and 36.9% of dogs were classified as Overweight (body condition score (BCS) 6 to 7 on a 9-point scale). 33.8% of cats and 18.9% of dogs with Obesity (BCS 8 to 9) by their veterinary healthcare professional. That equals an estimated 56 million cats and 50 million dogs are Overweight or Obese, based on 2018 pet population projections provided by the American Pet Products Association (APPA). In 2017, APOP found 60% of cats (26.5% Overweight \/33.5% Obese) and 56% of dogs (36.4%\/19.6%) were Overweight or Obese.<\/p>\n

Pet owners and veterinary professionals were questioned about pet obesity, diet and nutrition, and pet weight loss. 80% of veterinary professionals reported they had tried to help their pet lose weight, along with 68% of pet owners. The leading pet weight loss method was \u201ccalorie reduction\/smaller portions\u201d favored by 68% of all respondents. 61% increased exercise, 29% tried a low-calorie or low-fat pet food, and 19% fed a therapeutic or \u201cprescription\u201d diet from their veterinarian.<\/p>\n

When all respondents were asked what weight loss method was most effective, 38% rated calorie reduction\/smaller portions as \u201cvery effective\u201d and 33% ranked it as \u201csomewhat effective.\u201d 36% reported increased exercise as \u201cvery effective\u201d along with 30% reporting it was \u201csomewhat effective.\u201d Only 9% reported low-calorie or low-fat diets as \u201cvery effective\u201d while 23% reported it was \u201csomewhat effective.\u201d \u201cPrescription weight loss diets\u201d were given a 13% \u201cvery effective\u201d rating and 14% \u201csomewhat effective.\u201d Further analysis of \u201cprescription diet\u201d revealed 50% of veterinary professionals and 70% of pet owners reported they \u201cnever tried\u201d this weight loss method and 27% of veterinary professionals and 9% of pet owners ranked it as \u201cvery effective.\u201d<\/p>\n

68% of pet owners answered \u201cYes\u201d to \u201cWould you like your veterinarian to recommend a routine\/maintenance diet for your pet?\u201d compared to only 11% \u201cI don\u2019t really care.\u201d Unfortunately, only 38% of pet owners reported their veterinarian had made a recommendation about the best routine\/maintenance diet to feed their pet during the previous year. 22% said they \u201chad to ask.\u201d 40% replied they had received no dietary advice from their veterinary professional.<\/p>\n

Two-thirds of pet owners agreed that \u201cveterinarians are knowledgeable about pet nutrition.\u201d 20% disagreed, and 13% said: \u201cI don\u2019t know.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pet owners were asked, \u201cPlease rank where you receive the best dietary recommendations for your pet.\u201d Their rankings were: 1) Veterinary clinics, 2) Online\/internet\/website, 3) Pet store or Friend (tie), 4) Trainer, 5) Breeder, 6) Groomer, and 7) Other.<\/p>\n

When it comes to diagnosing pet obesity, 53% of pet owners reported their veterinarian discussed their pet\u2019s weight during their annual visit. 19% said \u201coccasionally,\u201d 20% \u201conly when asked,\u201d and 8% said \u201cno.\u201d 44% of all respondents reported they weighed their pet \u201cevery few months,\u201d and 28% responded \u201cyearly.\u201d Only 15% weighed their pet monthly.<\/p>\n

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Read The Obesity Epidemic in Our Patients<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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