Obesity

Question 1

What is considered overweight

Answer 1

5-20% above ideal weight

Question 2

What is considered obese?

Answer 2

exceeds body weight by 20% or more, >8 on BCS scale

Question 3

Ideal BCS on a 9pt scale?

Answer 3

5

Question 4

Cause of obesity in pets

Answer 4

imbalance between energy intake and energy expenditure

Question 5

Factors contributing to obesity

Answer 5

neutering, endocrine dysfunction, viral infections, indoor housing, feeding high fat foods, lack of activity

Question 6

Diseases associated with feline obesity

Answer 6

insulin resistance, diabetes resistance, lameness, dermatopathy, oral disease, lower UTI, increased inflammatory mediators, cardiovascular changes, reduced longevity

Question 7

Diseases associated with canine obesity

Answer 7

insulin resistance, hip dysplasia, osteoarthritis, increased inflammatory mediators, cardiopulmonary changes, reduced longevity, renal pathology, lower UTI, pancreatitis

Question 8

What type of food should you give an obese dog?

Answer 8

higher protein, lower carb and fat

Question 9

What type of food should you give an obese cat?

Answer 9

higher protein, lower fat