Overweight dogs exercise less frequently and for shorter periods: results of a large online survey of dog owners from the UK
Canine obesity is now the number one health concern in dogs worldwide. Regular physical activity can improve health, and owners are advised to exercise their dogs on a regular basis. However, limited information exists about associations between overweight status of dogs and walking activity. An onl...
Main Authors: | Alexander J. German, Emily Blackwell, Mark Evans, Carri Westgarth |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Cambridge University Press
2017-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Nutritional Science |
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Online Access: | https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2048679017000064/type/journal_article |
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