Comparative investigation of body composition in male dogs using CT and body fat analysis software.
J Vet Med Sci
; 76(3): 439-46, 2014 Mar.
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ABSTRACT
In small animal veterinary practices, body condition score (BCS) is generally used to diagnose obesity. However, BCS does not constitute objective data. In this study, we investigated the value of using human body fat analysis software for male dogs. We also compared changes in body fat after neutering. Changes in body fat at the time of neutering (age 1 year) and 1 year later were compared by performing CT scanning and using human body fat analysis software. We found that body fat increased in all the individuals tested. In terms of the site of fat accumulation, subcutaneous fat was more pronounced than visceral fat with a marked increase on the dorsal side of the abdomen rather than the thorax.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Composición Corporal
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Programas Informáticos
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Castración
Tipo de estudio:
Evaluation_studies
Límite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Vet Med Sci
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA VETERINARIA
Año:
2014
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Japón