
The Pet Food Science Podcast Show Dr. Angela Rollins: Overcoming Pet Obesity | Ep. 02
Obesity in pets has become a growing concern in recent years. Just like in humans, excess weight can lead to a range of health issues and hinder the overall well-being of petss: from joint problems to cardiovascular complications, obesity can significantly impact their quality of life. To discuss the implications of this topic, I talk with Dr. Angela Rollins, an expert in the nutritional management of responsive diseases in dogs and cats, including obesity, chronic gastrointestinal disease, and chronic kidney disease. Since she has worked on research focused on the prevention and management of obesity in dogs and cats, she sheds light on how it affects the longevity of pets and what the key points for handling it are.
โThe success of weight loss programs for pets heavily relies on the pet owner's role in controlling the food. Therefore, tailoring weight loss plans for the household is crucial for achieving positive outcomes.โ - Dr. Angela Rollins
- (00:00) Highlight
- (00:48) Introduction
- (04:04) Obesity in pets: how to identify it
- (06:42) The weight curve line along the age of the pet
- (07:52) How obesity affects the longevity of the pet
- (10:09) A successful weight loss program for pets
- (13:44) Nutrition for obese pets
- (17:19) How can pet owners help their pets lose weight?
- (21:18) How can owners of multiple cats help them lose weight?
- (24:39) Key points about obesity management in pets
- (24:53) Food preferences, palatability, and intake for pets losing weight
- (30:48) The use of tailored homemade diets for disease management in pets
- (35:20) Successful keys for working with pet nutrition
Meet the guest: Dr. Angela Rollins
Experience:
- Current: Clinical Associate Professor of Nutrition at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine
- Past: private small animal general practitioner
Background:
- Ph.D. (the University of Tennessee)
- Residency training (the University of Tennessee)
- D.V.M. (the University of Tennessee)
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