The Responsibility of Veterinarians to Address Companion Animal Obesity

Obesity is a modern-day epidemic in both people and companion animals. A summary of the current research on the causes, risk factors, consequences, and implications of overweight and obesity, and the compliance of small-animal practitioners in recognizing and addressing pet obesity, is provided. Eth...

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Main Authors: Barry S. Kipperman, Alexander J. German
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-08-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/8/9/143