A obesidade canina sob a ótica do antropomorfismo

Abstract

Chapter 1 - Supervised Internship Report Describes the student's practical activities in 2 internship locations, including site description, routine, activities performed, and a quantitative summary of procedures.Chapter 2 - Canine Obesity from the Perspective of Anthropomorphism: Literature ReviewMain topic: Analyzes how anthropomorphism - treating dogs as "children" or "humans" - contributes to canine obesity.Key points:Risk factors: Inadequate feeding, treats, table scraps, unbalanced homemade diets, and lack of physical activity.Owner role: The behavior of owners of obese pets is directly related to the development of animal obesity. Owner attitudes predict feeding and exercise behaviors.Consequences: Obesity reduces quality of life in dogs but improves after weight loss. It is also associated with reduced lifespan.Anthropomorphism: Treating dogs like humans leads to nutritional management errors and affects welfare. It is described as a cognitive bias.Animal welfare: The work references the "Five Freedoms" and "Five Domains" models to assess welfare, including human-animal interaction.Overall conclusion: Canine obesity is a multifactorial problem linked to nutrition, behavior, and mainly the human-animal relationship. Owner education is essential for prevention and treatment.