Canine and Feline Obesity

This book serves as a practical guide for veterinary surgeons, offering insights into the pathophysiology and clinical management of obesity in companion animals. It emphasizes therapeutic strategies designed to improve pet health while facilitating the active involvement of pet owners in the weight management process.

1. Introduction - Adipose tissue as body tissue - Regulation of body weight - Fat as an endocrine organ - Disease or disorder? - Epidemiology. The pandemic of obesity - Definitions: relative weight, optimal/ideal/objective weight, fat mass - Associated risks - Type II diabetes and feline obesity 2. Pathogenesis - Nutrients with positive effects in weight loss programs - Veterinary surgery in obese patients