Body condition score (BCS) and metabolic status of shelter dogs

Body condition score (BCS) and metabolic status of shelter dogs

A group of 147 shelter dogs were weighted and assigned a body condition score (BCS) using a 9 point scale system, in order to evaluate the prevalence of obesity in the kennel. More than 60% of the animals showed a BCS≥6 (overweight and obese) and this condition was mainly attributed to an excess of...

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Veröffentlicht in:Italian journal of animal science 2007-01, Vol.6 (sup1), p.859-861
Hauptverfasser: Ricci, R., Gottardo, F., Ferlito, J. C., Stefani, A., Ravarotto, L., Andrighetto, I.
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Sprache:eng
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Blood parameters
Body condition score
Metabolic status
Shelter dog
Shelter dog, Body condition score, Blood parameters, Metabolic status
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Zusammenfassung:A group of 147 shelter dogs were weighted and assigned a body condition score (BCS) using a 9 point scale system, in order to evaluate the prevalence of obesity in the kennel. More than 60% of the animals showed a BCS≥6 (overweight and obese) and this condition was mainly attributed to an excess of carbohydrates and fat in the diet. In 67/147 dogs, a blood sample was drawn and the effects of BCS, age and time spent in the shelter were evaluated on biochemical parameters. Obese dogs showed significantly higher levels of triglycerides (P
ISSN:1828-051X
1594-4077
1828-051X
DOI:10.4081/ijas.2007.1s.859