Ending pet obesity: A national survey review

Presented by Susan Little, DVM, Dipl. ABVP (feline practice), Jason Coe, DVM, PhD, Robin Saar, RVT, VTS (nutrition)

Continuing education questionnaire

CE credit: 1

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Questions

1. One tool that helps show owners what an ideal body condition looks like for their dog is: *

Utilizing body fat calipers.

Teaching them how to complete a body condition score evaluation on their pet by looking at the “lines” or shape of the pet.

Measuring how far a pet can walk and divide it by the pet's weight.

Comparing the owner's weight to the pet's weight.

2. What benefits may telemedicine provide for the ongoing monitoring of weight loss in a patient? *

Providing more support – offer visual observations of the pet and be able to provide ongoing directions.

Better owner compliance, as the owner doesn't have to travel to the clinic.

Both answers above.

There are no benefits to using telemedicine.

3. One of the most efficient tactics to convince owners to follow a weight-loss plan for their dog or cat is: *

Shaming the owner – they should know better.

Pointing out everything they have done wrong.

Suggesting a diet – the rest is up to them.

Developing trust, creating a customized plan, and offering ongoing support.

4. True or False. Research in veterinary medicine suggests that taking a relationship-centred communication style with clients is more likely to achieve client adherence to a recommendation than a veterinarian-centred approach. *

True

False

5. Which of the following questions or statements is likely to be most effective at gathering nutritional information from a client? *

Make a clear recommendation

Assess the client’s conversation readiness

Present options to the client

Check in with the client

6. After gathering a comprehensive history, which of the following was recommended as the first step to engaging a client in discussing their pet’s weight? *

Make a clear recommendation

Assess the client’s conversation readiness

Present options to the client

Check in with the client

7. Which of the following diseases is associated with obesity in cats? *

Urinary tract disease

Dental disease

Inflammatory bowel disease

8. Which of the following choices is NOT part of the Stages of Change model? *

Maintenance

Contemplation

Acceptance

9. When is the best time to have an owner fill out a diet history questionnaire? *

When they are at home

When they in the clinic’s waiting area

When they are in the consultation room

10. True or False. From the survey done before the webcast, a large majority of respondents are very satisfied with the success of their weight-loss programs. *

True

False