Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Overweight growing Bernese Mountain Dog nutrition advice
By Giordanella, Antonia et al.·Published in Journal of animal physiology and animal nutrition·2021·Institute of Animal Nutrition·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Nutrition consultation for an overweight growing Bernese Mountain Dog-A case report.
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Plain-English summary
A growing Bernese Mountain Dog was found to be overweight, gaining 4 kg more than the ideal weight for its age. This excessive weight can lead to serious issues like skeletal problems and limb misalignment, especially in large breeds. The case highlights the importance of proper nutrition during a dog's growth phase to prevent these health risks. Adjusting the dog's diet is crucial, but success largely depends on the owner's commitment to following the recommended feeding guidelines.
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Abstract
In growing dogs, overweight is assimilated and attributed to a fast growth rate. Proper nutrition plays a very important role during growth as mistakes in feeding may lead to severe disease. This case report is an example for excessive weight gain during growth that, particularly in large breed dogs, may lead to skeletal disorders such as improper alignments of the limbs. If body weight gain exceeds the ideal range of the individual growth curve (by initially 4 kg in this case), fast growth may lead to growth disturbances and associated chronic diseases. These cases require a dietary adaption. However, the success in the nutritional management of the body weight relies largely on the owner's compliance.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31782571/