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Prevalência e fatores de risco da obesidade em animais de companhia: um estudo epidemiológico num CAMV de Elvas
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A obesidade e o excesso de peso são problemas de má nutrição que têm vindo a
aumentar a sua incidência ao longo dos anos a nível mundial, tanto na medicina humana
como na medicina veterinária. São os distúrbios nutricionais mais comuns em animais
de companhia, trazendo impactos negativos para a saúde e bem-estar das pessoas e
dos animais, reduzindo a qualidade e expectativa de vida. É importante compreender,
portanto, os fatores de risco associados e quais as formas de prevenção do
desenvolvimento desta condição. Acredita-se que, tanto fatores inerentes ao próprio
animal, como fatores externos, como o maneio, estejam associados à condição
corporal dos animais de companhia.O objetivo deste estudo foi determinar a
prevalência do excesso de peso e obesidade nos animais de companhia na zona de
Elvas e determinar a sua relação com certos fatores, tais como, idade, raça, sexo e
estado reprodutivo. Foi avaliada a CC de 91 animais presentes em consulta, utilizando
uma escala de 9 pontos, e foi realizado um inquérito presencial aos tutores sobre
alguns dados do seu animal. Foram também aplicados dois questionários online sobre o
maneio alimentar, um destinado a tutores de cães e outro a tutores de gatos.Verificou-
se uma maior prevalência, nas duas espécies, em animais esterilizados (tanto machos
como fêmeas) e com idade entre 5 e 7 anos. No caso dos canídeos, a raça
predominante foi a raça Labrador Retriever, no caso dos felídeos a raça Europeu
Comum.Nos questionários online verificou-se uma maior predisposição para o
desenvolvimento de sobrepeso e obesidade em animais da espécie felina.
Obesity and overweight are malnutrition problems that have been increasing in incidence over the years worldwide, both in human and veterinary medicine. These are the most common nutritional disorders in companion animals, leading to negative impacts on the health and well-being of both people and animals, reducing quality and life expectancy. It is therefore important to understand the associated risk factors and the ways to prevent the development of this condition. It is believed that both factors inherent to the animal itself and external factors, such as management, are associated with the body condition of companion animals.The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity in companion animals in the Elvas area and to determine their relationship with certain factors such as age, breed, sex, and reproductive status. The body condition of 91 animals seen in consultations was evaluated using a 9-point scale, and an in-person survey was conducted with the owners about their animal’s data. Additionally, two online questionnaires on feeding management were administered, one for dog owners and the other for cat owners.A higher prevalence was observed in both species among neutered animals (both males and females) and those aged between 5 and 7 years. In the case of canines, the predominant breed was the Labrador Retriever, while for felines, the Common European breed showed a higher prevalence. The online questionnaires revealed a greater predisposition for the development of overweight and obesity in feline species.
Obesity and overweight are malnutrition problems that have been increasing in incidence over the years worldwide, both in human and veterinary medicine. These are the most common nutritional disorders in companion animals, leading to negative impacts on the health and well-being of both people and animals, reducing quality and life expectancy. It is therefore important to understand the associated risk factors and the ways to prevent the development of this condition. It is believed that both factors inherent to the animal itself and external factors, such as management, are associated with the body condition of companion animals.The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity in companion animals in the Elvas area and to determine their relationship with certain factors such as age, breed, sex, and reproductive status. The body condition of 91 animals seen in consultations was evaluated using a 9-point scale, and an in-person survey was conducted with the owners about their animal’s data. Additionally, two online questionnaires on feeding management were administered, one for dog owners and the other for cat owners.A higher prevalence was observed in both species among neutered animals (both males and females) and those aged between 5 and 7 years. In the case of canines, the predominant breed was the Labrador Retriever, while for felines, the Common European breed showed a higher prevalence. The online questionnaires revealed a greater predisposition for the development of overweight and obesity in feline species.
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Obesidade Nutrição Condição corporal Cão Gato Obesity Body condition Risk factors Dog Cat
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Fernandes, M.R. (2024). Prevalência e fatores de risco da obesidade em animais de companhia: um estudo epidemiológico num CAMV de Elvas. Escola Superior Agrária de Elvas. Dissertação de Licenciatura. Repositório
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Escola Superior Agrária de Elvas