Prevalence and factors associated with overweight and obesity in cats in veterinary hospitals in France during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The present study aimed to determine the evolution of the percentage of overweight and obese cats during the COVID-19 pandemic in France, and to identify factors associated with excess weight to inform the development of targeted prevention strategies.

Methods

Cat owners visiting the veterinary hospitals of Maisons-Alfort and Toulouse between 2020 and 2022 for their pets' vaccinations were invited to answer a comprehensive questionnaire to gather general information about themselves and their cat, including details of its lifestyle, activity and diet. Only healthy adult cats were included in the study. During the vaccination consultation, veterinarians recorded the body condition score, muscle condition score and weight of each cat. This study followed a protocol

SUBMITTER: Blanchard T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11806479 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature