The Responsibility of Veterinarians to Address Companion Animal Obesity

Kipperman, Barry S and German, Alexander J ORCID: 0000-0002-3017-7988 (2018) The Responsibility of Veterinarians to Address Companion Animal Obesity ANIMALS, 8 (9). E143-. ISSN 2076-2615, 2076-2615

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Abstract

Obesity is a modern-day epidemic in both people and companion animals. A summary of the current research on the causes, risk factors, consequences, and implications of overweight and obesity, and the compliance of small-animal practitioners in recognizing and addressing pet obesity, is provided. Ethical and animal welfare concerns are raised regarding these findings. We argue that a patient advocacy posture compels the veterinary profession to confront this issue more reliably. Evidence is presented to support obesity as a One-Health problem, and discrete and practical recommendations for preventing and addressing companion animal obesity are proposed. The One-Health perspective encourages coordinated action by veterinary healthcare professionals in order to address overweight and obesity in companion animals as a public health concern

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	ethics, obesity, communication, advocacy, one health
Depositing User:	Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited:	08 Oct 2018 10:16
Last Modified:	22 May 2026 20:04
DOI:	10.3390/ani8090143
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URI:	https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3027267
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