Addressing the pet obesity epidemic: Implementing a weight loss program in your practice

Presented by Adronie Verbrugghe, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ECVCN, Allison Wara, DVM, Dipl. ACVN, Caitlin Grant, BSc, DVM, DVSc Candidate (Dept. of Clinical Studies), ECVCN resident and Shoshana Verton-Shaw, RVT, VTS-Nutrition

Continuing education questionnaire

CE credit: 1.5

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Questions

1. How many dogs and cats are currently considered overweight (BCS 6-7/9) or obese (BCS8-9/9)? *
2. What body fat percentage is considered normal when BCS is 5/9? *
3. Compared to lean cats, how likely are overweight cats to develop diabetes mellitus? *
4. Compared to dogs in control group, the lifespan of energy-restricted dogs is on average: *
5. Calculate resting energy requirements (RER) for a 15 kg dog: *
6. What is the weight loss factor for dogs and cats? *
7. What is a safe weight loss range for dogs and cats? *
8. If you calculate that a dog needs 350 calories per day for weight loss, how many grams of food containing 375 kcal per 100 grams should this dog be fed? *
9. What percentage of pet owners perceive their pet’s body weight as normal? *
10. When is the best time to talk to pet owners about obesity? *
11. Which team member(s) should be responsible for talking to pet owners about nutrition? *
12. How likely are clients to adhere to a clear recommendation received from their veterinarian about weight management compared to an ambiguous one? *
13. In a 2018 survey, what percentage of clients perceive that their veterinarian made a weight loss diet recommendation: *
14. Which answer is FALSE regarding weight loss programs: *
15. Only the veterinarian can discuss therapeutic weight loss diets with clients. *
16. In a 2018 survey, what percentage of clients attempted to help their pet lose weight? *