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ArticleJournal of feline medicine and surgery2022

Survey of Belgian owners' perspectives on quality of life and difficulties during a weight-loss programme in obese cats.

Camila Baptista da Silva, Yang Lyu, Norberto Ruiz-Suárez, Francis Pastoor, Lobke Heip, Wendy Wambacq, Marie Celine Hottat, Myriam Hesta

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Camila Baptista da SilvaDepartment of Morphology, Imaging, Orthopedics, Rehabilitation and Nutrition, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0002-2545-0388
Yang LyuDepartment of Morphology, Imaging, Orthopedics, Rehabilitation and Nutrition, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium.
Norberto Ruiz-SuárezDepartment of Morphology, Imaging, Orthopedics, Rehabilitation and Nutrition, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium.
Francis PastoorDechra Veterinary Products, s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands.
Lobke HeipDechra Veterinary Products, Lille, Belgium.
Wendy WambacqDepartment of Morphology, Imaging, Orthopedics, Rehabilitation and Nutrition, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium.
Marie Celine HottatDepartment of Morphology, Imaging, Orthopedics, Rehabilitation and Nutrition, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium.
Myriam HestaDepartment of Morphology, Imaging, Orthopedics, Rehabilitation and Nutrition, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium.

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Abstract

objectivesThe aims of this study were to determine owners' perception of their cats' quality of life (QoL), and whether there is a correlation with weight-loss variables, as well as to identify the main difficulties owners encounter during controlled weight loss in their obese cats.

methodsThe study was carried out as an e-questionnaire survey addressed to owners of cats starting a weight-loss programme. The e-questionnaire was provided at a single time point after the conclusion of the study (24 weeks).

resultsNineteen completed questionnaires were included. Eighteen cats had a lower weight at the end of the weight-loss period, two of which had successfully reached their target weight. Mean weight loss was 13.84% body weight at a rate of 0.53% weight loss/week. Although the perceived QoL was not correlated with weight-loss variables ( CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: Although several difficulties were encountered throughout the study, increased QoL and energy levels in their cats were noticed by owners. A positive perspective on weight-loss programmes is important to keep owners motivated and achieve the target weight in their cats. Furthermore, this survey provides insights into the perceived difficulties of weight-loss regimens in cats.

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Weight Reduction ProgramsAnimalsCatsQuality of LifeWeight Lossfeeding regimenhealthnutritionQuestionnaireweight reduction

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PMCPMC10812372

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