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M a n a g e m e n t o f o b e s i t y i n c o m p a n i o n a n i m a l s

Guidelines on best practice

from the Weight Advisory Group

Supported by


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M a n a g e m e n t a l g o r i t h m

1. I n i t i a l a s s e s s m e n t 2. E s t a b l i s h o w n e r u n d e r s t a n d i n g

a n d c o m m i t m e n t

Owner presents

with concerns

over pets weight

Pet needs to lose

weight due to

underlying disease

e.g. osteoarthritis

Discuss and

agree need for

weight reduction

with owner

Offer owner educational

materials and further

consultations to establish

commitment

Owner motivated

to reduce weight

History, physical

exam, weight

measurement, BCSand other

investigations

determine the

degree of adiposity,

possible underlying

causes or

associated disease

Obesity observedby vet during

routine consultation

Owner not fully

committed


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3. S e t t i n g o w n e r

e x p e c t a t i o n s 4. I n t e r v e n t i o n

5. M a i n t e n a n c e

Inform and prepare owners

for all expectations

including the treatment

timescale, level and rate

of weight loss, cost,

possible side-effects, time

commitment and potential

pitfalls such as the need

for behavioural changes

in other family members

Draw up an individual

management

plan based on an

appropriate mix of

diet, behavioural

change (exercise) and

medical treatment

A pe rmanent change

in owner attitude/

behaviour is required

to avoid weight

rebound. Visits every

2-4 weeks should

continue until it is

clear that weight isbeing maintained

successfully.If medical

treatment was used,

owners should be

aware that a sudden

increase in appetite

may occur when

treatment is stopped

Once weight is stable,

repeat visits may be

extended to once every

3-6 months


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For further information please contact Pfizer Animal Health, Walton Oaks, Tadworth, Surrey KT20 7NS.

Pfizer Animal Health, 9 Riverwalk, National Digital Park, Citywest Business Campus, Dublin 24.

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