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Small Animal Obesity, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, E-Book

Small Animal Obesity, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, E-Book

Amy K. Farcas | Kathryn E. Michel

(2016)

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Abstract

This issue, guest edited by Kathryn Michel and Amy Farcas, focuses on Small Animal Obesity. Article topics include: Scope of the Problem/Perception by Owners/Vets; Physiology; New Areas of Research; Metabolic Effects of Obesity/Interaction with Endocrine Diseases; Impact on Cardio/Respiratory Disease; Impact on Ortho/Neuro Disease; Nutritional Assessment; Treatment-diet; Treatment- Environment/Behavior Modification; and more!

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
Front Cover Cover
Small Animal Obesity i
Copyright\r ii
Contributors iii
EDITORS iii
AUTHORS iii
Contents v
Preface: Confronting the Problem of Obesity in Dogs and Cats\r v
Scope of the Problem and Perception by Owners and Veterinarians\r v
Development of Obesity: Mechanisms and Physiology\r v
Current Topics in Canine and Feline Obesity\r v
Metabolic Effects of Obesity and Its Interaction with Endocrine Diseases\r v
Impact of Obesity on Cardiopulmonary Disease\r vi
Obesity, Exercise and Orthopedic Disease\r vi
Other Risks/Possible Benefits of Obesity\r vi
Nutritional Assessment\r vii
Dietary Aspects of Weight Management in Cats and Dogs\r vii
Obesity Treatment: Environment and Behavior Modification\r vii
Communicating with Pet Owners About Obesity: Roles of the Veterinary Health Care Team\r vii
Obesity Prevention and Weight Maintenance After Loss\r viii
VETERINARY CLINICS OF\rNORTH AMERICA: SMALL\rANIMAL PRACTICE\r ix
FORTHCOMING ISSUES ix
November 2016 ix
January 2017 ix
March 2017 ix
RECENT ISSUES ix
July 2016 ix
May 2016 ix
March 2016 ix
Preface:\rConfronting the Problem of Obesity in Dogs and Cats xi
REFERENCE xii
Scope of the Problem and Perception by Owners and Veterinarians 761
Key points 761
INTRODUCTION 761
EPIDEMIOLOGY 761
Disease Description 761
Prevalence 762
OWNER PERCEPTIONS 762
CAUSES/PREDISPOSITIONS FOR OBESITY 764
Animal Factors 764
Breed 764
Gender 765
Sterilization 765
Growth rate 766
Age 766
Owner Factors 766
Diet choice 766
Feeding method 767
Exercise and living environment 767
Owner characteristics 768
SUMMARY 768
REFERENCES 768
Development of Obesity 773
Key points 773
CONSTANCY OF BODY WEIGHT 773
FOOD INTAKE CONTROL 774
SATIATION FACTORS 775
ADIPOSITY FACTORS 775
COGNITIVE FACTORS 776
DIETARY MACRONUTRIENT AND FOOD INTAKE CONTROL 777
MALADAPTIVE CHANGES 777
ENERGY EXPENDITURE AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY 779
FACTORS THAT CAN INFLUENCE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND/OR ENERGY EXPENDITURE 780
SUMMARY 781
REFERENCES 782
Current Topics in Canine and Feline Obesity 785
Key points 785
INTRODUCTION 785
GENETICS 785
Rodents 785
Humans 786
Canine 786
Feline 786
ADIPOSE TISSUE AND ADIPOKINES 786
NUTRACEUTICALS 787
Canine 787
Feline 787
“OMICS” 787
Canine Studies 788
Feline Studies 790
GUT MICROBIOTA 791
Rodents 791
Canine 791
Feline 792
SUMMARY 792
REFERENCES 792
Metabolic Effects of Obesity and Its Interaction with Endocrine Diseases 797
Key points 797
INTRODUCTION 797
NORMAL METABOLIC FUNCTION OF ADIPOSE TISSUE 798
Lipid Storage and Release 798
Endocrine Functions 798
Obesity, adipose tissue dysfunction, and the metabolic syndrome 798
OBESITY, INSULIN RESISTANCE, AND HYPERINSULINEMIA 799
GLUCOSE CONCENTRATIONS IN OBESITY 800
PREDISPOSITION TO DIABETES MELLITUS 801
ADIPOKINE SECRETION IN OBESITY 803
Leptin 803
Adiponectin 803
CHANGES IN ENERGY REGULATION IN OBESITY 804
OBESITY AND OTHER ENDOCRINE ABNORMALITIES 804
OBESITY AND LIPID DISORDERS 804
Dyslipidemia 804
Fat Distribution and Tissue Lipid Accumulation 805
Abdominal fat distribution 806
Lipid accumulation in muscle 806
Lipid accumulation in the liver 807
Predisposition of Obese Cats to Hepatic Lipidosis 808
THE “METABOLIC SYNDROME” IN OBESE PETS 808
Dogs 808
Cats 809
SUMMARY 809
REFERENCES 809
Impact of Obesity on Cardiopulmonary Disease 817
Key points 817
INTRODUCTION 817
DOES OBESITY HAVE AN EFFECT ON HEART DISEASE? 818
Human 818
Obesity and Heart Disease in Dogs and Cats 818
The Effect of Obesity on Heart Function 819
Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System 819
Adiponectin 820
Metabolic and Biomarker Changes in Weight Loss 820
Obesity Effect on Heart Size and Rate 821
Weight Loss Effects on the Heart 821
The Obesity Paradox and Survival Times 821
DOES OBESITY AFFECT PULMONARY FUNCTION AND RESPIRATORY DISEASES? 822
Effects of Obesity on Airway Function and Bronchial Disease 822
Humans 822
Dogs 822
Cats 823
Asthma 824
Humans and rodents 824
Cats and dogs 824
Respiratory Infections 824
Recurrent Airway Obstruction and Obesity 824
SUMMARY OF THE RELATIONSHIP OF OBESITY AND CARDIORESPIRATORY DISEASE IN DOGS AND CATS 826
REFERENCES 826
Obesity, Exercise and Orthopedic Disease 831
Key points 831
PATHOGENESIS OF OSTEOARTHRITIS AND INTERVERTEBRAL DISC DISEASE 831
Osteoarthritis 831
Intervertebral Disc Disease 832
ROLE OF ADIPOKINES IN OSTEOARTHRITIS: IS THERE A CONNECTION? 833
ROLE OF EXERCISE IN WEIGHT LOSS 834
BENEFITS OF EXERCISE BEYOND WEIGHT REDUCTION 836
SUMMARY 837
REFERENCES 837
Other Risks/Possible Benefits of Obesity 843
Key points 843
INTRODUCTION 843
OBESITY AS A CHRONIC INFLAMMATORY CONDITION 844
GASTROINTESTINAL HEALTH 845
HYPERLIPIDEMIA, PANCREATIC, AND LIVER DYSFUNCTION 845
OBESITY AND CANCER RISK 846
EFFECTS ON RENAL FUNCTION AND HISTOLOGY 847
EFFECTS ON QUALITY OF LIFE AND LONGEVITY 847
OBESITY PARADOX? 848
SUMMARY 848
REFERENCES 848
Nutritional Assessment 855
Key points 855
INTRODUCTION 855
PATIENT ASSESSMENT 855
Medical History 856
Physical Examination 856
Body condition assessment 857
Muscle condition assessment 857
General Diagnostic Testing 857
DIET ASSESSMENT 858
Obtain a Complete Diet History 858
Estimate Current Energy Intake 860
Evaluate Current Nutrient Intake 861
Owner Interview 863
Current Feeding Management and Environment 863
The Role Food Plays in the Pet-Owner Relationship 863
Owner’s Interest and Willingness to Change to Help the Pet Lose Weight 864
Identify Potential Opportunities and Challenges for Successful Weight Loss 864
SUMMARY 864
REFERENCES 865
Dietary Aspects of Weight Management in Cats and Dogs 869
Key points 869
INTRODUCTION 869
INITIAL APPROACH TO SELECTING THE OPTIMAL DIET 870
Pet Assessment 870
Impact of Diet History 870
Owner Assessment 871
SELECTING THE OPTIMAL NUTRIENT PROFILE 872
Energy 872
Macronutrients 873
Protein 873
Fat 874
Carbohydrates 874
Micronutrients 874
Additional Diet Factors 875
Fiber 875
Water 875
Other additives 876
EVIDENCE-BASED SELECTION OF DIETS 876
ENERGY RESTRICTION 876
Initial Calculation 876
Rate of Weight Loss 876
MAINTENANCE OF WEIGHT LOSS 878
STRATEGIES FOR INCREASED DIET ADHERENCE 878
Treats and Non-negotiables 878
Troubleshooting and Addressing Client Concerns 879
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION 880
REFERENCES 880
Obesity Treatment 883
Key points 883
INTRODUCTION 883
ENVIRONMENT SPECIFIC TREATMENT 884
Feeding Management 884
Activity 885
BEHAVIOR SPECIFIC TREATMENT 885
Effective Use of Behavior-Specific Treatments 888
Maximizing Weight Loss Success with the 5 A’s Behavioral Counseling Approach 889
Use of the 5 A’s in Veterinary Obesity Management 889
Does the 5 A’s System Work? 891
SUMMARY 892
REFERENCES 892
Communicating with Pet Owners About Obesity 899
Key points 899
INTRODUCTION 899
TEAM APPROACH TO NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING 900
THE 3 ELEMENTS FOR WEIGHT LOSS SUCCESS 900
Owner Commitment 901
Identify the pet owner’s stage of change 901
Select a stage-appropriate intervention 901
Individualized Weight Loss Plan 904
Reassess the Patient’s Progress 904
ENLIST THE VETERINARY HEALTH CARE TEAM TO IMPLEMENT NUTRITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS 904
TYPICAL VETERINARY WEIGHT LOSS VISIT WORKFLOW 905
TEAM TRAINING 906
TEAM COMMUNICATION SKILLS 906
VETERINARY COMMUNICATION 907
COMMUNICATION CHALLENGES: OBESE CLIENTS 908
COMMUNICATION CHALLENGES: OBESE VETERINARIANS 909
COMMUNICATING WITH A DISINTERESTED CLIENT 909
SUMMARY 910
REFERENCES 910
Obesity Prevention and Weight Maintenance After Loss 913
Key points 913
INAPPROPRIATE WEIGHT GAIN IN DOGS AND CATS 913
Definition 913
Prevalence of Inappropriate Weight Gain 914
Onset of Inappropriate Weight Gain 914
Risk Factors for Inappropriate Weight Gain 914
Coexisting health problems 914
Rapid early life weight gain 914
Breed 915
Age 915
Sex and neutering 915
Behavioral factors 915
Environment and activity 915
Dietary factors 915
Owner factors 915
OUTCOMES OF WEIGHT MANAGEMENT 915
TOOLS FOR OBESITY PREVENTION 917
Monitoring Strategies 917
Body weight 917
Body condition 918
Other methods for determining body condition 918
Example 918
Determining Metabolizable Energy Requirements and Energy Expenditure 919
Dietary Strategies 919
Main meal feeding 919
Accurate portion size measurement 920
Responsible feeding of treats and extra food 920
Methods of feeding 921
Physical Activity 921
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MONITORING STRATEGIES 922
Early Life Prevention 922
Monitoring Strategy for Adult Animals 923
Monitoring Strategy for the Postneutering Period 923
Monitoring Strategy for Senior Animals 923
Prevention of Rebound After Weight Loss 924
SUMMARY 926
REFERENCES 926
Index 931