Epidemiology of Small Animal Obesity - Dr. Adronie Verbrugghe
Pathophysiology of Obesity: Metabolic Effects and Inflammation Mediators - Angela Witzel
Pathophysiology of Obesity: Co-Morbidties and Anesthetic Considerations - Valerie Parker, Elizabeth Orcutt, Lydia Love
Evaluation of Body Composition to Diagnose Obesity - Charlotte Reinhard Bjørnvad, Lene Elisabeth Buelund
Nutritional Management of Obesity - Martha G. Cline, Maryanne Murphy
Behavioral Management of Obesity - Deborah E. Linder
Role of Exercise in the Management of Obesity - Justin Shmalberg
Establishing a Weight Management Program in Clinical Practice - Maryanne Murphy, Alexander J. German, Martha G. Cline
Case Examples - Moran Tal, Claudia Wong, Megan Shepherd, Lydia Love; Charlotte Reinhard Bjørnvad, Andrew McGlinchey, Martha Cline, Deborah E. Linder, Justin Shmalberg, Ashley Cox
Biography
Martha Cline gained her DVM at the University of Tennessee in 2010 and returned in 2011 to complete her residency in clinical nutrition. She joined the Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in 2013. Martha is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Nutrition.
Maryanne Murphy gained her DVM at Iowa State University in 2008 and joined the University of Tennessee in 2009 to complete her residency in clinical nutrition and PhD with a focus on energy metabolism and satiety in lean and obese dogs. She joined the Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in 2014 and returned to the University of Tennessee as faculty in 2016. Maryanne is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Nutrition.
This is an indispensable guide for any veterinarian or veterinary technician interested in better understanding the disease of obesity. The authors reach far beyond the traditional clinical approach of, "Feed less, exercise more," and explore the current pathophysiology of obesity and emerging treatment options. Thoroughly researched and packed with practical advice, this is the textbook I wish I had twenty-five years ago. Highly recommended.
- Ernie Ward, DVM, CVFT, Founder, The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention
This book will be valuable for anyone managing obesity cases in practice as there is considerable practical information. I found the chapter on behavioral management of obesity especially useful. There is also good information on the pathophysiology and sequaela of obesity. By necessity, there is information from human obesity where we don't have sufficient information in dogs and cats; however, this points to useful areas for future research.
- Marge Chandler, DVM, MS, MANZCVS, DACVN, DACVIM-CA, MRCVS, Clinical Nutritionist at Vets Now Referrals, Co-Chair of the WSAVA Global Nutrition Committee, and Chair of the FEDIAF Scientific Advisory Board
Presented in a well-organized and easily-scanned format, this is an important reference for every small animal practice.
© Doody’s Review Service, 2019, 3* by Marcella Ridgway, VMD, MS, DACVIM, University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
In this multiauthored text, aspects of the pathophysiology of obesity in dogs and cats are considered in relation to overall health and disease. This book will primarily be of value to veterinary nutritionists and clinicians interested in medical management of the obese patient.
--D. A. Brass, independent scholar, in CHOICE May 2020 (Recommended)
