Evaluating the Potential Benefit of a Combined Weight Loss Program in Dogs and Their Owners

Introduction: Little has been published on the psychological bond between the owner and the pet, and how this might influence shared habits that could lead to overweight and obesity. Another factor that could improve the effectiveness of a weight loss plan, is that the owner would see the dog as a w...

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Main Authors: J. Rebecca Niese, Tierney Mepham, Mirjam Nielen, Evelyn M. Monninkhof, Floor M. Kroese, Denise T. D. de Ridder, Ronald J. Corbee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2021.653920/full