Cohort Study of the Success of Controlled Weight Loss Programs for Obese Dogs.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Most weight loss studies in obese dogs assess rate and percentage of weight loss in the first 2-3 months, rather than the likelihood of successfully reaching target weight.

Objective

To determine outcome of controlled weight loss programs for obese dogs, and to determine the factors associated with successful completion.

Animals

143 obese dogs undergoing a controlled weight loss program.

Methods

This was a cohort study of obese dogs attending a referral weight management clinic. Dogs were studied during their period of weight loss, and cases classified according to outcome as "completed" (reached target weight), "euthanized" (was euthanized before reaching target weight), or "stopped prematurely" (program stopped early for other reasons). Factors ass

SUBMITTER: German AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4895666 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Nov-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature