Obesity and Bariatric Surgery in Canines

Abstract

Canine obesity is a common problem in some breeds. Traditional treatment method includes diet restriction, exercise and medication. Minimal invasive laparoscopic bariatric surgeries are trending in humans for the long-term management of obesity. Veterinarians are also turning towards these techniques in managing severely obese dogs. Bariatric surgical options are numerous and continue to expand with advancing technology due to the availability of less invasive procedures. Bariatric surgeries are done under general anaesthesia by using minimally invasive techniques. Dedicated trials and research on this horizon will surely enlighten the path to the adoption of these techniques in the veterinary field. This chapter includes various aspects of obesity development in canines and different bariatric procedures in detail.