J Vet Intern Med January 2019 PMID 30548336

Association between life span and body condition in neutered client-owned dogs.

Carina Salt, Penelope J Morris, Derek Wilson, Elizabeth M Lund, Alexander J German

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The group expresses strong support and interest in the research, citing examples like the large study involving over 50,000 dogs and emphasizing the importance of weight management for extending lifespan. The tone and words such as 'shorter lives', 'evidence', and 'must consider' reflect a collective recognition of the study's relevance and potential influence on pet care practices.

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Most discussions strongly support the findings, emphasizing the link between overweight status and shorter lifespan, with examples like 'overweight dogs may live shorter lives' and 'study of over 50,000 dogs shows a clear connection'.

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The topic of pet lifespan and body condition sparks high curiosity among readers, as seen in comments referencing extensive studies and practical implications for pet care.

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Posts delve into methodological details, breed differences, and practical applications, indicating deep engagement, such as mentioning 'Retrospective study' and 'importance of weight management'.

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The discussions highlight significant real-world impact, urging vets and pet owners to prioritize health, supported by references to large-scale studies and veterinary recommendations that can influence pet health practices.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that neutered, middle-aged pet dogs that are overweight tend to have a higher risk of death and shorter lifespans compared to dogs with normal body weight across various breeds.
  • The increased risk of mortality was consistent across different breeds and ages, with overweight dogs showing hazard ratios greater than 1, indicating a higher likelihood of death at any given age.
  • The findings suggest that maintaining a healthy body condition from midlife is important for extending the lifespan of pet dogs, and veterinary professionals should promote weight management.

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Darren Logan
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@dirt_cheap @MoonsproutWitch Here is the best evidence: a study of over 50,000 dogs across 900 different clinics. Instantaneous risk of death was greater for fat dogs compared to those of a normal body weight across all breeds: https://t.co/KKfTgV6OuC

Nov 7, 2022 · 20 likes · 1 share · 1,757 followers View post →
Celine Halioua
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Oct 6, 2021 · 7 likes · 33,223 followers View post →
Dogs Trust's Canine Behaviour & Research Teams
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Today's past paper for #ThrowbackThursday is a retrospective study of the relationship between pet dog's body condition

Mar 12, 2020 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 3,959 followers View post →
Annette O'Connor
@oconnorwalker · X

It’s #NationalDogBiscuit Day. If you are going to partake use these #veterinary approved recipes from #ASPCA. Not too many - #research from #JVIM says that fat dogs have shorter lives #openaccess @ACVIM. https://t.co/1H9NJAnHJT https://t.co/aYPeNXUiVv

Feb 23, 2019 · 4 likes · 512 followers View post →
SkeptVet
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Association between life span and body condition in neutered client‐owned dogs - Salt - 2019 - Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/AImDtY0QXs

Feb 25, 2019 · 2 likes · 1,748 followers View post →
ALEX GERMAN
@TheFatVet · X

@SkeptVet Interesting discussion re lifespan in dogs & breed differences. Also important to take into account impact of overweight status. In this case-control study, overweight status was associated with a shorter lifespan in all 12 breeds studied. https://t.co/FQ2z3tbjF7 @SkeptVet

Jul 15, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 592 followers View post →

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@docjlmdvm Thanks for reaching out. You can place your pup on a plan to reach its ideal weight through our custom meal plans. The following study highlights that keeping dogs at an ideal weight has been shown to increase their lifespan by an average of 2.5 years. https://t.co/pyHuEh70OV

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RT @otakeah: 英語が得意な方はチャレンジしてみてください 院長は斜め読み+google先生に助力を請いました 犬種ごとに肥満犬と正常体型の犬の寿命を比較した報告です https://t.co/yAQdAmuE0P さて結果は・・・?

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英語が得意な方はチャレンジしてみてください 院長は斜め読み+google先生に助力を請いました 犬種ごとに肥満犬と正常体型の犬の寿命を比較した報告です https://t.co/yAQdAmuE0P さて結果は・・・?

Sep 29, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 88 followers View post →
Darren Logan
@darrenlogan · X

@dirt_cheap @MoonsproutWitch Here is the best evidence: a study of over 50,000 dogs across 900 different clinics. Instantaneous risk of death was greater for fat dogs compared to those of a normal body weight across all breeds: https://t.co/KKfTgV6OuC

Nov 7, 2022 · 20 likes · 1 share · 1,757 followers View post →
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Oct 7, 2021 · 373 followers View post →
Celine Halioua
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SkeptVet
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RT @TheFatVet: @SkeptVet Interesting discussion re lifespan in dogs & breed differences. Also important to take into account impact of ove…

Jul 15, 2021 · 1 share · 1,748 followers View post →
ALEX GERMAN
@TheFatVet · X

@SkeptVet Interesting discussion re lifespan in dogs & breed differences. Also important to take into account impact of overweight status. In this case-control study, overweight status was associated with a shorter lifespan in all 12 breeds studied. https://t.co/FQ2z3tbjF7 @SkeptVet

Jul 15, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 592 followers View post →
Dog Cognition SE
@DogCognitionSE · X

RT @DTScholars: Today's past paper for #ThrowbackThursday is a retrospective study of the relationship between pet dog's body condition

Mar 12, 2020 · 2 shares · 7,005 followers View post →
Dogs Trust's Canine Behaviour & Research Teams
@DTScholars · X

Today's past paper for #ThrowbackThursday is a retrospective study of the relationship between pet dog's body condition

Mar 12, 2020 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 3,959 followers View post →
James Kerwin
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Association between life span and body condition in neutered client-owned dogs #canine #longevity #nutrition #obesity #survival https://t.co/atEZblfGBT

Nov 12, 2019 · 143 followers View post →
Dr Jacqueline Boyd
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@y_janetrhughes @UKPFMA You might find this recent paper useful @y_janetrhughes https://t.co/9Uoo1tnhqa

Jul 19, 2019 · 796 followers View post →
MissioneVeterinario
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Association between life span and body condition in neutered client‐owned dogs @wileyvetmed | #ECM https://t.co/cv3J8U8Pef

May 10, 2019 · 915 followers View post →
Santa Fe Vet Clinic
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I’m sure you’ve all heard Dr. Knotts mention this before! Here’s an actual article to back it up. #keepthemlean https://t.co/vTtzPqwhRL

Mar 4, 2019 · 5 followers View post →
SkeptVet
@SkeptVet · X

Association between life span and body condition in neutered client‐owned dogs - Salt - 2019 - Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/AImDtY0QXs

Feb 25, 2019 · 2 likes · 1,748 followers View post →
Annette O'Connor
@oconnorwalker · X

It’s #NationalDogBiscuit Day. If you are going to partake use these #veterinary approved recipes from #ASPCA. Not too many - #research from #JVIM says that fat dogs have shorter lives #openaccess @ACVIM. https://t.co/1H9NJAnHJT https://t.co/aYPeNXUiVv

Feb 23, 2019 · 4 likes · 512 followers View post →
Nathan Letts, PhD
@Sciguy999 · X

Overweight dogs may live shorter lives https://t.co/ctSEFstyOh https://t.co/HtjjzA03rU @NCStateVetMed #dogs HT @TheWeek

Jan 22, 2019 · 1,436 followers View post →
Masanao ICHIMATA | 犬と猫の腫瘍内科医
@vet_masa · X

【論文】肥満のワンコは寿命が短くなる? 小型犬(この報告ではチワワ・ヨーキー・ポメラニアン)でその寿命が短い傾向にあったことは、特に日本でおいては予防医学の観点で重要なポイントだと思う。ただ直接肥満が短命に影響すると証明された報告でなことは解釈注意。 https://t.co/OVL4kL4ChZ

Jan 12, 2019 · 3,849 followers View post →
UK Centre for Animal Law (A-Law)
@ALAWAnimalLaw · X

Overweight pet dogs experience shorter life-span compared with those with an ideal Body Condition Score, new research shows https://t.co/OutY25VsjX #AnimalWelfare #DogWelfare #PetHealth https://t.co/Lz4Z1JZx6A

Jan 9, 2019 · 4,741 followers View post →
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https://t.co/pkwb0Pqvh7 the data was from an American hospital, the researchers were from Liverpool. https://t.co/lXR6RE3sYG

Jan 4, 2019 · 8,374 followers View post →
PawSquad
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Study of over 50,000 dogs across 12 breeds shows link between a dog's weight and expected lifespan, Research reinforces need for pets to keep a healthy bodyweight throughout their lives - https://t.co/KG1iHr9h09

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