How often do primary care veterinarians record the overweight status of dogs?*
Obesity is a prevalent medical condition in dogs caused by the excess accumulation of fat, with negative effects on quality of life, longevity and the risk of developing associated pathologies. However, it is unclear how frequently first-opinion veterinarians record dogs as overweight (OW) or obese...
Main Authors: | Nicola C. Rolph, Peter-John M. Noble, Alexander J. German |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Cambridge University Press
2014-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Nutritional Science |
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Online Access: | https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2048679014000421/type/journal_article |
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