Talking about pet obesity can be tricky and challenging for many veterinary professionals? A new study conducted at University of Guelp seeks to understand the potential impact of weight bias and stigmatism on veterinary care and the treatment of pet obesity.
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This week we’re back talking about co-host Dr. Ernie Ward’s clinical area of interest, pet obesity. He and co-host Beckie Mossor, RVT and joined by Kat Sutherland, BScH, MSc, a PhD candidate from Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph to discuss an important study she’s undertaking with Dr. Jason Coe. Viewfinders, you can help!
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The discussion begins with what weight bias and stigma is, how it is learned, and how it may affect our clinical recommendations and outcomes.
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The trio discuss tips and advice to help your veterinary clinic team better communicate pet obesity to pet parents.
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Viewfinders, there’s A LOT to process in this episode. We hope you’ll take the survey (and a chance to with $100! Canadian money, but, still…) to help us ultimately provide better patient carte. Thank you, Kat! (And what a pawfect name!)
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CONTACT:
Kat Sutherland, BScH, MSc
Department of Population Medicine
Ontario Veterinary College
University of Guelph 

Exploring veterinary professional-client communication related to pet weight

Veterinary Professional Survey
https://uoguelph.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9WQv1GscKazDhTU