Comparative Investigation of Body Composition in Male Dogs Using CT and BodyFat Analysis Software

[摘要] References(25)In small animal veterinary practices, body condition score (BCS) is generallyused to diagnose obesity. However, BCS does not constitute objective data. In this study,we investigated the value of using human body fat analysis software for male dogs. We alsocompared changes in body fat after neutering. Changes in body fat at the time of neutering(age 1 year) and 1 year later were compared by performing CT scanning and using human bodyfat analysis software. We found that body fat increased in all the individuals tested. Interms of the site of fat accumulation, subcutaneous fat was more pronounced than visceralfat with a marked increase on the dorsal side of the abdomen rather than the thorax.

[学科分类] 兽医学

[关键词] BCS;body fat analysis software;canine;CT;neutering