ReviewAnimals : an open access journal from MDPI2026
Overweight and Obesity in Dogs and Cats: An Exploration of Animal Welfare and Behaviour Impacts, and Recommendations for Management in Veterinary Primary Care.
Review in Animals : an open access journal from MDPI, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.
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- Dietary Supplementation withAnimals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026Article
- Proof of Concept of a Dynamic Energy Prescription Protocol Integrating Wearable Activity Data in 19 Adult Dogs: A Prospective Longitudinal Study.Veterinary sciences · 2026Article
- From conventional probiotics to precision nutrition: host-specific probiotics in canine and feline functional foods.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2026Review
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Abstract
Overweight and obesity are prevalent among companion dogs and cats in the Western world. Affected animals are at risk of comorbidities and reduced longevity. This narrative review found that veterinary literature generally characterises overweight and obesity as nutritional disorders that are primarily addressed by reducing caloric intake. However, veterinary management of overweight and obesity has limited success outside research settings. The Five Domains model for animal welfare assessment is applied to explore impacts of overweight and obesity and their management in dogs and cats by focusing on nutrition, health, physical environment, behavioural interactions and mental state. A second focus is on the practical strategies for addressing non-diet-related barriers and client communication through the provision of management recommendations. This novel and integrative approach aims to inform veterinarians and improve the success of weight management protocols.
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