Case 23: Obesity
publication date: Sep 12, 2008
‘Penny’ Female (n) , Black Labrador, 7 ½ years.
Clinical History; OBESE! 44.8kg. Target weight = 32kg.
04/02/08; Blood tested ,T4, +ve for hypothyroidism, onto Canine R/D diet 150 g twice daily, and start SOLOXINE tablets, 0.8mg once daily. Treadmill session 3 x weekly if possible.
06/02/08; Treadmill Assessment; Thigh (dorsal to stifle) = 13inch/33cm
Waist = 29inch/74cm
Chest = 33inch/84cm
Neck = 22.5inch/57cm
Pre exercise heart rate= 82 beats/min
General appearance; bright and alert, going through heavy moult, hair shedding +++ and greasy/scurfy coat. Fat pads over pelvis. No evidence of ‘hourglass’ shape, ie no obvious waistline, pendulous abdomen, no ‘tuck’.
Treadmill; 2.6k/h , 7 minutes
2.8 k/h, 1 minute.
Panting +++ but fast recovery, returned to almost normal respiratory rate within 5 minutes. Post exercise heart rate = 96 beats/ minute.
08/02/08; Treadmill; 3.0 k/h, 6.5 minutes
3.2k/h, 1minute
2.7k/h, 1.5 minutes
2.5 k/h, 1 minute.
11/02/08; Treadmill; 3.2 k/h, 5 minutes
3.0 k/h, 3 minutes
2.8 k/h, 2 minutes
2.6 k/h, 2 minutes
43.2kg, Waist = 28.5inches/ 72.5cm
13/02/08; Treadmill; 3.0k/h, 4 minutes
3.2k/h, 9 minutes
15/02/08; Treadmill; 3.0 k/h 3 minutes
3.2 k/h 4 minutes
3.3 k/h 2 minutes
3.4 k/h 3 minutes
3.2 k/h 2 minutes
41.6kg
Waist = 26.75 inches/ 68 cm
Chest = 33inches/ 84 cm
18/02/08; Treadmill; 3.0 k/h 2 minutes
3.2 k/h 3 minutes
3.3 k/h 3 minutes
3.4 k/h 3.5 minutes
3.2 k/h 3 minutes
20/02/08; Treadmill; 3.0 k/h 2 minutes
3.2 k/h 2 minutes
3.3 k/h 2 minutes
3.4 k/h 5 minutes
3.2 k/h 4 minutes
25/02/08; Treadmill; 3.0 k/h 2 minutes
3.2 k/h 2 minutes
3.4 k/h 4 minutes
3.5 k/h 2 minutes
3.3 k/h 2 minutes
27/02/08; Treadmill; 3.2 k/h 4 minutes
3.4 k/h 4 minutes
3.5k/h 2 minutes
3.2 k/h 2 minutes
Waist = 28’’ / 71 cm
Chest = 32.5’’ / 82.5 cm
29/02/08; Treadmill; 3.2 k/h 2 minutes
3.4 k/h 6 minutes
3.5 k/h 4 minutes
3.2 k/h 2 minutes
03/03/08; Treadmill; 3.4 k/h 8 minutes
3.6 k/h 5 minutes
Waist = Original = 29’’/ 74 cm Now = 26’’ / 66 cm Total loss so far = 3’’ / 8 cm
Chest = Original = 33’’ / 85 cm Now = 31.5’’ / 80 cm Total loss so far = 1.5 ‘’ / 5 cm
Pre exercise heart rate= = Original = 82 b/min Now = 74 b/min Reduction of = 8 b/min
Post exercise heart rate = Original = 96 b/min Now = 80 b/min Reduction of 16 b/min
Weight = Original = 44.8 kg Now = 40.0 kg Total loss so far of 4.8 kg
The above data proves that the treadmill, used in conjunction with diet and medication has dramatically improved Penny’s health and recovery time after exercise.
05/03/08; Treadmill; 3.4 k/h 15 minutes
Very lively and bright!
07/03/07; Treadmill; 3.4 k/h 17 minutes
Owner reports livelier in general especially on walks, and now retrieving ball which she has never done before. Definite muscle toning evident.
11/03/08; Treadmill; 3.4k/h 17 minutes
Definite waistline appearing, and increase in muscle mass hind limbs and shoulders.
14/03/08; Treadmill; 3.4 k/h 18 minutes
Bit off colour – gets stressed with bad weather.
39.6kg
17/03/08; Treadmill; 3.6 k/h 15 minutes
Loads of energy, trying to break into a trot, & barking & wagging tail loads!
19/03/08; Treadmill; 3.6k/h 18 minutes
Still on going on treadmill…………………………….
26/03/08; Treadmill; 3.6k/h 20 minutes!!
Waist = Original = 29’’/74cm Now = 25’’/63.5cm Total loss so far = 4’’/10.5cm
Chest = Original = 33’’/85cm Now = 31’’/79cm Total loss so far = 2’’/6cm
Neck = Original = 22.5’’/57cm Now = 16.75’’/42.5cm Total loss so far = 5.75’’/14.5cm
38.2kg
28/03/08; Treadmill; 3.6k/h 18 minutes
02/04/08; Treadmill; 3.6k/h 18 minutes
18/04/08; Treadmill; 3.6k/h 15 minutes
02/05/08; 35.4 kg The owner is coping with maintaining the intensity of exercise, and Penny is looking very good, she is almost at her target weight of 34 kg, she is now playing ball every day and her energy levels are much improved.
Plan; check weight every 2 weeks and continue to monitor.
