Canine recommended breed weight ranges are not a good predictor of an ideal body condition score.
J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl)
; 102(4): 1088-1090, 2018 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
Breed-specific ideal bodyweight range information is widely used by dog owners and breeders as a guideline to ensure animals are within a healthy weight range. Body Condition Scoring, a method used by veterinarians to assess an animal's overall shape with regard to weight is considered to be an excellent method to determine an animal's overall body condition; these values, however, do not always correspond to published weight ranges. Here, the weight, neuter status, age and a nine-point Body Condition Score of a population of 140 purebred dogs were recorded and subsequently analysed to determine whether bodyweight was an effective predictor for Body Condition Scores. This comparison indicated that published recommended, breed-specific body weight ranges are not a good predictor for an ideal BCS and as such, guidelines for owners and breeders need to be systematically reviewed.
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Assunto principal:
Composição Corporal
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Peso Corporal
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Cães
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Fenômenos Fisiológicos da Nutrição Animal
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Animals
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En
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J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl)
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CIENCIAS DA NUTRICAO
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FISIOLOGIA
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MEDICINA VETERINARIA
Ano de publicação:
2018
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Article
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Reino Unido