Use of pedometers to measure the relationship of dog walking to body condition score in obese and non-obese dogs

Warren, Barbour S.; Wakshlag, Joseph J.; Maley, Mary; Farrell, Tracy J.; Struble, Angela M.; Panasevich, Matthew R.; Wells, Martin T.

doi:10.1017/s0007114511001814

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“…Previous data suggest an inverse relationship between the number of owner steps (measured by pedometer) and canine BCS (Warren et al 2011). In our study, however, BCS and weight improved in both groups (SC and PA) during Phase II of the study, despite no statistically significant difference in number of walking steps.…”

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“…Interactive exercise between dogs and owners enhances the human-animal bond and represents a cost-effective way to increase canine activity, promote health, and optimize pet weight (LaFlamme and Kuhlman 1995;Tripanny, Funk and Buffington 2003). Recent studies using pedometers to assess the relationship between activity (daily steps) and body condition score in dogs show an inverse relationship (Warren et al 2011).…”

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Owners and Pets Exercising Together: Canine Response to Veterinarian-Prescribed Physical Activity

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Using a prospective, randomized, single-blinded clinical design, we enrolled dog owners (DOs) and their dogs presenting to a veterinary referral hospital in a two-phase trial to determine whether veterinarian-initiated counseling increases physical activity and leads to secondary health benefits for DOs and their dogs. In Phase I, self-reported health measures, height, and weight were assessed for DOs. Body condition scores (BCS) for their dogs were also determined. Owners of overweight and obese dogs (BCS > 6) were recruited for Phase II in which a baseline serum biochemical profile was obtained for DOs and dogs. Participants were randomly assigned to either a physical activity (PA) or standard care (SC) group. All DOs were provided a pedometer to determine their baseline daily step count. The PA group was counseled by a veterinarian using a standard scripted handout to encourage increased physical activity with their dogs. The veterinarian also reviewed common barriers to activity, encouraged increased levels of physical activity, and delivered a specific exercise prescription for the dog. The stated goal was for the DO to spend at least 30 minutes a day engaged in physical activity with their dog. All owners and dogs returned in three months, and biochemical and anthropometric measurements were taken again. Seventy-five DOs completed Phase I. At the completion of Phase I, 46 DOs enrolled in Phase II. Of these, 32 completed all required elements. For all participants with complete Phase I and Phase II data, there was a significant reduction in mean BCS (6.7 to 6.4; t (31) = 2.88, p = 0.007). BCS and weight decreased similarly in both groups. Glucose increased over time in the SC group but not in the PA group, yielding a significant mean group difference at followup (113 mg/dL vs. 103 mg/dL; p = 0.01). Based on our findings, both groups 325 Anthrozoös

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Owners and Pets Exercising Together: Canine Response to Veterinarian-Prescribed Physical Activity

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“…This finding corresponds to a previous study that demonstrated no change in spontaneous Journal of Small Animal Practice • Vol 60 • July 2019 • © 2019 British Small Animal Veterinary Association activity level in dogs undergoing weight loss (Morrison et al 2014). In contrast, Warren et al (2011) found that a dog's BCS inversely correlated with average daily steps. The range of BCS in our study population was narrow with most dogs having close to ideal BCSs.…”

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Impact of feeding method on overall activity of indoor, client‐owned dogs

Murphy

Hand

et al. 2019

J of Small Animal Practice

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Objective To compare the total daily activity time, walking time and running time using food‐dispensing toys versus bowls in a group of client‐owned, primarily indoor dogs. Materials and Methods A two‐way, two period, randomised repeated measures mixed‐effects crossover study performed on 26 client‐owned, primarily indoor dogs. Results Toy feeding increased average daily total activity time by 12% and walking time by 26%. Average daily total activity time and walking time were reduced by 8 and 7% respectively with each increase in year of age. Gender, body condition and muscle condition had no significant effect on average daily total activity or walking time. Toy feeding, time, their interaction, age, gender, body condition and muscle condition had no significant effect on average daily running time. Clinical Significance Feeding toys may be helpful during weight loss programs to achieve the goal of increasing daily exercise duration in dogs that need to lose weight.

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“…Fifty-five dogs with a body condition score [17, 18] between 3–6 out of 9, included German shepherd ( n = 3), Golden Retriever ( n = 12), Labrador Retriever ( n = 18), Beagle ( n = 2), Pug ( n = 5), Shih Tzu ( n = 4), French Bulldog ( n = 2), American Pit Bull Terrier ( n = 5), and Bangkaew ( n = 4). The dog were randomized and categorized into three groups.…”

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Effect of Swimming on Clinical Functional Parameters and Serum Biomarkers in Healthy and Osteoarthritic Dogs

Nganvongpanit

Tanvisut

Yano

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ISRN Veterinary Science

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This study aimed to determine whether swimming could improve function of osteoarthritic joints in canine hip OA. Fifty-five dogs were categorized into three groups. The OA with swimming group (OA-SW; n = 22), the healthy (non-OA; n = 18) with swimming group (H-SW), and the healthy (non-OA; n = 15) without swimming group (H-NSW). All animals were allowed to swim for a total of 8 weeks (2-day period, 3 cycles of swimming for 20 minutes, and resting period for 5 minutes in each cycle). Three ml of blood was collected every 2 weeks for evaluation of the levels of biomarkers for OA, including chondroitin sulfate epitope WF6 (CS-WF6) and hyaluronan (HA). Clinical evaluation of the OA-SW group found that most parameters showed improvement (P < 0.01) at week 8 compared to pretreatment, while pain on palpation was improved (P < 0.01) at week 6. The relative level of serum CS-WF6 in the OA-SW group was found to be significantly different (P < 0.01) at weeks 6 and 8 compared with the preexercise. The levels of serum HA of the H-SW group in weeks 2–8 were significantly (P < 0.01) higher than preexercise. Conclusion, swimming over 2-day period, 8 weeks continually, can improve the function of OA joint.

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Use of pedometers to measure the relationship of dog walking to body condition score in obese and non-obese dogs

Cited by 35 publications

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Owners and Pets Exercising Together: Canine Response to Veterinarian-Prescribed Physical Activity

Owners and Pets Exercising Together: Canine Response to Veterinarian-Prescribed Physical Activity

Impact of feeding method on overall activity of indoor, client‐owned dogs

Effect of Swimming on Clinical Functional Parameters and Serum Biomarkers in Healthy and Osteoarthritic Dogs

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