Obesity Management

Question 1

What are the health consequences of obesity?

Answer 1

*Functional impairment
*Comorbidities
*Shorter lifespan
*Poorer quality of life

Question 2

How do you calculate ideal weight of a dog give his BCS?

Answer 2

*Ideal weight = 5BCS every number above = 10% extra overweight
*Share weight with factor of 1.1 for 10% over
1.2 for 20% over
1.3 for 30% overweight….

Question 3

What is the major thing when managing obesity?

Answer 3

*Controlling food intake - how much food is given

Question 4

How do you calculate energy intake for weight loss?

Answer 4

1. Estimate ideal weight - using BW / correction factor (1.2 for 20% over-BCS 7)
2. Calculate MER at ideal weight = 95Kcal per KG to the power 0.75/day
3. Feed 60-80% MER at ideal weight
   -entire male = 80% MER - 80Kcal / Kg to the power 0.75
   -Neutered male / entire female = 70% MER
   -Neutered female = 60% MER

Question 5

What are the benefits of a theraupeutic diet?

Answer 5

*Decreased energy content - fat
*Nutrients in balance for weight loss
*Lean tissue preservation
*Diet changes to reduce intake

Question 6

What can you do with diet changes to reduce intake?

Answer 6

*Increase water content in diet
*Expanding food with air
*Changing shape of food
*Increasing protein + fibre

Question 7

How can you slow feed intake?

Answer 7

*Ban the bowl
*puzzle feeders
*Feed low calorie foods - veg - steamed courgette

Question 8

What are the benefits of exercise?

Answer 8

*Burns calories
*Maintains lean tissue - muscle
*Health benefits

Question 9

How can you monitor weight loss?

Answer 9

*Weighing
*Taking photos
*Diaries