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ArticleJournal of feline medicine and surgery2022

Technology-enhanced weight-loss program in multiple-cat households: a randomized controlled trial.

Barr N Hadar, Kenneth J Lambrecht, Zvonimir Poljak, Jason B Coe, Elizabeth A Stone, Adronie Verbrugghe, Theresa M Bernardo

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Article in Journal of feline medicine and surgery, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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7 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Barr N HadarDepartment of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, ON, Canada.ORCID 0000-0003-1017-7531
Kenneth J LambrechtWest Towne Veterinary Center, Fit Pets for Rescues, Madison, WI, USA.
Zvonimir PoljakDepartment of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, ON, Canada.
Jason B CoeDepartment of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, ON, Canada.
Elizabeth A StoneDepartment of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada.
Adronie VerbruggheDepartment of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada.
Theresa M BernardoDepartment of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, ON, Canada.
University of Guelph · CA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesThe objectives of this study were to determine whether a technology-enhanced weight-loss program, using a home pet health technology ecosystem, is an effective tool in feline weight-loss management in multiple-cat households and to evaluate its impact on cat behavior.

methodsThe study was a prospective parallel unmasked block-randomized controlled trial comparing two weight loss intervention groups: (1) traditional group with dietary restriction alone (n = 9); (2) technology group that used dietary restriction, digital scales, smart feeders, activity monitors and pet treat cameras (n = 6). A 12-week weight-loss program of client-owned indoor-only two- or three-cat households with at least one overweight cat was conducted in Canada and the USA. Owner impressions of the technology, weight loss rates, smart feeder data, activity monitor data and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) were assessed.

resultsThe study was completed by 9/15 traditional group and 6/10 technology group cats. Dropouts were mainly due to owner issues unrelated to the study. The pet health technology ecosystem received favorable reviews (six responders). Smart feeders and home scales were perceived as valuable additions, while activity monitors and pet treat cameras were valued lower. The average weekly weight-loss rate (percent loss of initial body weight) was higher ( CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: This introductory investigation suggests that a technology-enhanced weight-loss program would be accepted by cat owners and may deliver advantageous outcomes in multiple-cat households, providing an effective and practical tool in feline weight-loss strategies that will continue to evolve as new technologies become available. It also illustrates the potential value of data gathered from home monitoring devices and digital diaries, providing deeper insights into pet behavior.

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Weight Reduction ProgramsAnimalsCatsEcosystemProspective StudiesQuality of LifeTechnologyWeight Lossecosystem health monitoringhome pet health technology ecosystemObesity management systemsremote monitoring devicestechnology assisted weight losstechnology-enhanced weight lossveterinary medical technologyveterinary telemonitoringweight loss programsweight management technology

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PMID34672236
PMCPMC9315194
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