Prevalence and risk factors of feline obesity in Alegre, Espírito Santo, Brazil

Authors

  • Aguinaldo Francisco Mendes-Junior Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo
  • Camila Bonna Passos Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo
  • Marcos Alexandre Ventorin Gáleas Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo
  • Mirela Coqueiro Secchin Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo
  • Karina Preising Aptekmann Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5433/1679-0359.2013v34n4p1801

Keywords:

Cats, Body condition, Fat.

Abstract

Obesity is a condition characterized by excessive accumulation of body fat. In humans, this condition has shown fast and worrying growth, like in pets. This study aimed to establish the prevalence of obese cats living in Alegre, Espírito Santo, Brazil and its association with risk factors. Spearman correlation and chi-square test were used, considering a significance level of 5%. The prevalence of overweight or obesity was 14% in the studied population of 50 cats. Neutered and male cats were considered a risk factor for the development of obesity, unlike physical activity, considered as a protective factor. No correlation was found between the frequency or type of food provided and obesity.

Author Biographies

Aguinaldo Francisco Mendes-Junior, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo

Discente da Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, UFES, Alegre, ES.

Camila Bonna Passos, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo

Discente da Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, UFES, Alegre, ES.

Marcos Alexandre Ventorin Gáleas, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo

Discente da Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, UFES, Alegre, ES.

Mirela Coqueiro Secchin, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo

Discente da Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, UFES, Alegre, ES.

Karina Preising Aptekmann, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo

Prof. da UFES, Alegre, ES.

Published

2013-08-30

How to Cite

Mendes-Junior, A. F., Passos, C. B., Gáleas, M. A. V., Secchin, M. C., & Aptekmann, K. P. (2013). Prevalence and risk factors of feline obesity in Alegre, Espírito Santo, Brazil. Semina: Ciências Agrárias, 34(4), 1801–1806. https://doi.org/10.5433/1679-0359.2013v34n4p1801

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