Table 1.
Overview of studies on prevalence of overweight and obesity in client-owned cats
| Country | Year of data collection | Prevalence of overweight, % | Prevalence of obesity, % | Criteria | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | NS | 27.8 | 12.6 | NS | Sloth7 |
| New Zealand | 1993 | 25.8* | BCS 1–5 | Allan et al89 | |
| USA | 1995 | 28.7 | 6.4 | BCS 1–5 | Lund et al9 |
| USA | NS | 20.0 | 5.0 | BCS 1–6 | Scarlett et al8 |
| UK | NS | 48.0 | 4.0 | BCS 1–17 | Russell et al6 |
| France | 2006 | 19.0 | 7.8 | BCS 1–5 | Colliard et al12 |
| New Zealand | 2007 | 27.4* | BCS 1–9 | Cave et al90 | |
| UK | 2008 | 28.8 | 10.2 | BCS 1–5 | Courcier et al14 |
| UK | 2008–2010 | 11.5* | BCS 1–5 | Courcier et al10 |
Notes: Some studies state a separate prevalence for overweight and obesity, whereas others give a combined prevalence. * These studies did not report a separate prevalence for overweight and obesity, but instead reported a single, combined prevalence of obesity and overweight in the studied population.
Abbreviations: NS, not specified; BCS, body-condition score.