Kipperman Barry S, German Alexander J
Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, Columbia, MO 65211, USA.
Institute of Ageing & Chronic Disease, University of Liverpool, Neston CH60 5SZ, UK.
Animals (Basel). 2018 Aug 21;8(9):143. doi: 10.3390/ani8090143.
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. Ethical and animal welfare concerns are raised regarding these findings. We argue that a patient advocacy posture compels the veterinary profession to confront this issue more reliably. Evidence is presented to support obesity as a One-Health problem, and discrete and practical recommendations for preventing and addressing companion animal obesity are proposed. The One-Health perspective encourages coordinated action by veterinary healthcare professionals in order to address overweight and obesity in companion animals as a public health concern.
肥胖在人类和伴侣动物中都是一种现代流行病。本文提供了当前关于超重和肥胖的原因、风险因素、后果及影响的研究总结，以及小动物从业者在识别和处理宠物肥胖问题方面的依从情况。针对这些研究结果，提出了伦理和动物福利方面的问题。我们认为，患者倡导的立场促使兽医行业更切实地应对这一问题。文中给出了证据支持肥胖是一个“同一健康”问题，并提出了预防和处理伴侣动物肥胖的具体实用建议。“同一健康”观点鼓励兽医保健专业人员采取协调行动，将伴侣动物的超重和肥胖问题作为公共卫生问题来解决。
