Markwell P J, Butterwick R F, Wills J M, Raiha M
WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, UK.
Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord. 1994 Jun;18 Suppl 1:S39-43.
Obesity in companion animals is a common clinical condition, and represents an important challenge to the veterinarian. This paper reports a study in which controlled calorie reduction was used to achieve weight loss in a group of dogs. The food allowance for the study provided approximately 209 kJ metabolisable energy (ME)/kg (target weight)0.75/day, with target weight 15% less than the dog's starting weight. The rate of weight loss achieved averaged approximately 1% per week over a 12 week period. Data reviewed from a second study in cats suggested that an energy intake of approximately 121 kJ ME/kg target weight/day, again with the target 15% less than the current weight, was an appropriate level for obtaining gradual weight loss in this species. These findings are discussed in relation to an alternative method of weight reduction, starvation. The potential value of exercise as an adjunct to controlled calorie reduction for achieving weight loss in companion animals is also considered.
伴侣动物肥胖是一种常见的临床病症，对兽医来说是一项重大挑战。本文报告了一项研究，该研究采用控制热量摄入的方法使一组犬只体重减轻。该研究的食物配给量为每天约209千焦代谢能（ME）/千克（目标体重）^0.75，目标体重比犬只初始体重低15%。在为期12周的时间里，体重减轻的平均速率约为每周1%。对另一项猫的研究数据进行回顾后发现，能量摄入量约为每天121千焦ME/千克目标体重，同样目标体重比当前体重低15%，是使该物种逐渐减重的合适水平。本文将结合另一种减肥方法——饥饿法来讨论这些发现。还考虑了运动作为控制热量摄入辅助手段在伴侣动物减肥中的潜在价值。
