Scope of the problem and perception by owners and veterinarians

JA Larsen, C Villaverde - Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal …, 2016 - vetsmall.theclinics.com
Obesity is one of the most common and most important chronic diseases in dogs and cats
and is associated with a variety of disease conditions as well as shortened life span …

Transmission of bacterial zoonotic pathogens between pets and humans: The role of pet food

E Lambertini, RL Buchanan, C Narrod… - Critical reviews in food …, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
Recent Salmonella outbreaks associated with dry pet food and treats raised the level of
concern for these products as vehicle of pathogen exposure for both pets and their owners …

Body condition scores and evaluation of feeding habits of dogs and cats at a low cost veterinary clinic and a general practice

SA Sapowicz, DE Linder… - The Scientific World …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
This study assessed body condition scores (BCS) and feeding habits for dogs and cats.
Eighty‐six cats and 229 dogs (and their owners) were enrolled from 2 clinics: a low cost …

THE ANALYSIS OF GENDER DIFFERENCES ON INFLUENTIAL FACTORS FOR DOG FOOD PURCHASING

K Wattanasen, N Udomkit - วารสาร ปัญญา ภิ วั ฒ น์, 2016 - so05.tci-thaijo.org
With the rising trend of humanizing pets, especially dogs, and vast market potential for
premium dog food, this research explores the demographic characteristics of wet dog food …

Overweight and Obese Pet Owners: Respondent and Pet Characteristics in the Rural Midwestern United States

RA Heuberger, JA Garner, A Corby, K DeWitt… - Anthrozoös, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
The obesity epidemic has impacted both people and pets in the rural Midwestern United
States (MWUS). Tailoring health advice to the socio-demographic characteristics and dietary …