Royal Canin has renewed its multi-year partnership with the University of Tennessee Veterinary Obesity Center (UTVOC) to enhance clinical care, research, and education surrounding obesity in dogs and cats.
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The partnership focuses on expanding evidence-based strategies for preventing and treating obesity. The UTVOC provides subsidized weight management care for client-owned pets, while researchers gather data to improve understanding of treatment outcomes and strategies. Results from participating animals indicate that many achieve significant weight loss, which helps develop best practices in veterinary medicine.
Professional education is a crucial aspect of this collaboration. The center creates continuing education programs, peer-reviewed research, and training resources to enable veterinarians to manage overweight pets more effectively. Clinical insights are also integrated into veterinary education, benefiting both students and practicing veterinarians.
Todd East, DVM, director of veterinary affairs at Royal Canin North America, emphasized the significance of the issue, stating, "Pet obesity is an epidemic in our pet population. We are proud to continue partnering with UTVOC to provide precise nutrition for overweight animals in need and to educate both pet owners and veterinarians. Together our goal is to make a meaningful impact to combat pet obesity."