Uncover the hidden impact of pet obesity on life expectancy and how this knowledge can transform the way pet owners approach their furry friends' health. With the expertise of Dr. Jason Coe, Abby Davies, and Kat Sutherland, Veterinary Vertex presents an insightful discussion on the vital role communication plays in managing pet weight. As pet owners ourselves, we understand the challenges and bring our personal experiences to the table, offering a candid look at the struggles and successes in achieving our pets' ideal body condition. In this episode, we go beyond the scale and delve into the hearts and minds of pet owners, exploring how a greater awareness of obesity-related life expectancy for pets can motivate meaningful change.
JAVMA article: Information about life expectancy related to obesity is most important to cat owners when deciding whether to act on a veterinarian's weight loss recommendation in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association - Ahead of print (avma.org)
JAVMA article: Impact on life expectancy was the most important information to clients when considering whether to take action for an overweight or obese dog in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association - Ahead of print (avma.org)
Press release: Concerns about shorter lifespans for pets can drive owner action on obesity, studies find | American Veterinary Medical Association (avma.org)
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