OBESIDADE EM CÃES: medicina veterinária preventiva

Abstract

Canine obesity is a pathology that affects most domestic animals, due to several factors that can be genetic or environmental, such as an exaggerated offer of food. Excessive body

weight can cause several diseases that limit the quality of life of the animal, hindering its well- being. Some scholars will say that the big problem is not in the supply of food, but in the amount

of food offered, knowing how to administer it correctly is fundamental. The dog's body score is one of the assessments that are made by the veterinarian to reach an accurate diagnosis, to find the best treatment, in order to improve its quality of life. However, the treatment will only be effective if there is a joint work on the part of the veterinarian and the tutor. A diet with low fat content in smaller amounts a day, together with exercises that can respect the patient's body condition and their possible limitations during physical activities. To avoid injuries through physical exercise, the use of physiotherapy is recommended. Drug treatment is necessary when associated with concomitant diseases. Therefore, a well-performed treatment, in a procedural way, can guarantee good results, as better than treating the disease is knowing how to prevent it through medical guidelines and social alerts, which can contribute to the minimization of obesity in dogs.