Discussing overweight in dogs during a regular consultation in general practice in the Netherlands.

ABSTRACT: In previous studies, it has been demonstrated that, similar to general practitioners, veterinarians find it difficult to discuss overweight in dogs. This study aimed to provide insight in the barriers and motivators for veterinarians to discuss overweight in dogs and to compare the results with findings from human medicine. Sub-hypotheses were postulated based on existing literature to investigate if lack of time, fear of offending clients, or lack of skills were potential barriers, and if feeling responsible and feeling compassion were potential motivators for veterinarians to discuss overweight in dogs. To this end, an online survey (n = 59) was conducted. Furthermore, 15 small animal clinicians working in general practice were interviewed by semi-structured face-to-face interviews. Resu

SUBMITTER: Aldewereld CM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8519133 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature