Understanding Obesity and Endocrine dz

Question 1

lean dogs

Answer 1

live longer and have a better quality of life

Question 2

In U.S., ____ dogs are overweight or obese

Answer 2

1 out of every 3 neutered dogs
(40%)
cats may be as high as 60%

Question 3

what diseases are linked to obesity in people, dogs, cats

Answer 3

cardiovascular disease, MI, Stroke
respiratory disease. allergic, pw
osteoarthritis
cancer
early onset of renal disease

Question 4

definition of overweight

Answer 4

body weight increased above normal due to accumulation of fat
BCS 5-7 (5-15% above ideal)

Question 5

obese

Answer 5

accumulation of excess body fat to the extent that it impacts on health
BCS >7
20% above ideal

Question 6

How can you tell obesity

Answer 6

BMI in people

Question 7

what is the problem of BCS

Answer 7

poor indicator of muscle mass
only validated for animals 50% fat
doesnt give ideal estimate of metabolic rate or ideal weight

Question 8

calculating ideal bw

Answer 8

x

Question 9

causes of obesity

Answer 9

consuming too much, exercising too litte

neutered, health issues, genetics

Question 10

medical causes of obesity

Answer 10

hypothyroidism
cushings disease
drug therapy (steroids, phenobarb, antianxiety)

Question 11

breed risk factors

Answer 11

labs, cavalier king charles spaniel, scottish terrier, cocker spaniel
cats: dsh

Question 12

other risk factors

Answer 12

neuterin
sex (male cats, female dogs)
owenr factors

Question 13

energy needs _____ in neutered pets

Answer 13

decrease by 25-35%

Question 14

what are the changes that cause this after neutering

Answer 14

develop hyperleptinemia, hyperprolactinemia, changes in sex hormones that alter appetite and energy