Dr. Alex German: Understanding Pet Obesity | Ep. 127

In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Dr. Alex German, Professor of Small Animal Medicine at the University of Liverpool, explores how veterinarians and pet nutritionists can better understand and manage obesity in dogs and cats. He explains the clinical definitions of obesity, new prevention strategies, and the future of treatment, including the potential for drug therapies. Discover practical insights to improve companion animal health. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Obesity should be recognized as a clinical condition rather than simply excess fat accumulation, as it has direct consequences on health.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Alex German is the Professor of Small Animal Medicine at the University of Liverpool. With a veterinary degree and PhD from the University of Bristol, his work focuses on clinical obesity medicine, ageing science, and disease prevention in pets. His research bridges veterinary internal medicine and nutrition, providing essential insights for healthier pets.

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What will you learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:54) Introduction
• (05:24) Obesity classification
• (11:51) Assessment tools
• (14:26) Prevention strategies
• (20:03) Clinical management
• (23:54) Future therapies
• (33:56) Final Questions

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