2014 AAHA Weight Management Guidelines for Dogs and Cats*†

Autor: Ken Tudor, Angela Witzel, Karyn Fein, Deborah E. Linder, Julie A. Churchill, Dawn Brooks, Ernie Ward, Kathryn E. Michel
Rok vydání: 2014
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Zdroj: Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association. 50:1-11
ISSN: 1547-3317
0587-2871
DOI: 10.5326/jaaha-ms-6331
Popis: Communicating and implementing a weight management program for dogs and cats can be a challenging endeavor for veterinarians, but a rewarding one. An effective individualized weight loss program provides a consistent and healthy rate of weight loss to reduce risk of disease, prevent malnutrition, and improve quality of life. Weight loss is achieved with appropriate caloric restriction, diet selection, exercise, and strategies to help modify behavior of both the pet and client. This document offers guidelines and tools for the management of weight loss and long-term maintenance of healthy weight.
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