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| Title: | No more fat pets : canine and feline obesity, how to win |
| Authors: | Estra, Tara |
| Keywords: | Dogs -- Diseases -- Nutritional aspects
Cats -- Diseases -- Nutritional aspects |
| Issue Date: | 2-Apr-2003 |
| Series/Report no.: | Senior seminar paper
Seminar SF610.1 2003 E88 |
| Abstract: | Obesity is the most common form of malnutrition in cats and dogs in the United States. It is estimated that 35 - 40 % of cats and 25 - 35% of dogs are obese. As in the market for human weight loss programs, there are multiple approaches to weight loss in dogs and cats. A
study conducted at the Cornell University Hospital for Animals in 2001 determined an effective obesity management program involves a total wellness program comprised of three key factors as outlined in the Estra Diet Plan: an appropriate feeding regimen, an exercise program, and behavior modification for both the pet and the owner. |
| Description: | Senior seminar (D.V.M.) -- Cornell University, 2003.
Includes bibliographical references (leaves 15-16). |
| URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/1813/2582 |
| Appears in Collections: | Senior Seminars
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