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‘Obesity is neglect’

1 Vets have a duty of care, but fear losing clients

BEVA president Lucy Grieve MRCVS says a lack of understanding about obesity — being able to recognise it, accept it and know what to do — is a problem. A good relationship between vets and their customers is essential, but it’s not straightforward.

“A GP can tell someone they’re obese and won’t get an op until they’ve lost three stone, but

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