Obesity in pet patients -slimming down a growing problem

摘要

VNs have an oath to promote the health and welfare of animals above all. When declaring the oath and signing the register they pledge to a service of promoting animal health (RCVS, 2020). Pet obesity should be considered with the seriousness of the issue. Under the Animal Welfare Act 2006, owners have a duty of care to maintain the health of their pets.Veterinary nurses have an essential role in helping owners with education, management, and support to achieve and maintain healthy pet weight.