Department of Biomedical Sciences, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada.
Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada.
J Feline Med Surg. 2024 Feb;26(2):1098612X241228042. doi: 10.1177/1098612X241228042.
Feline obesity continues to be a priority health and welfare issue. Most research surrounding obesity currently focuses on obesity treatment. However, treatment for feline obesity is slow, often unsuccessful and not without consequences. Identifying high-risk populations for obesity onset is crucial for developing and implementing preventive strategies. This review identifies post-gonadectomy kittens aged 5-12 months as the primary target population for obesity prevention in domestic cats and highlights dietary and feeding management strategies to be implemented for obesity prevention.
猫肥胖仍然是一个优先的健康和福利问题。目前大多数关于肥胖的研究都集中在肥胖的治疗上。然而，猫肥胖的治疗进展缓慢，往往不成功，而且并非没有后果。确定肥胖发病的高危人群对于制定和实施预防策略至关重要。本综述确定 5-12 个月去势后的小猫为家猫肥胖预防的主要目标人群，并强调了为肥胖预防而实施的饮食和喂养管理策略。
