The Truth Behind Chubby Pets: Understanding the Causes and Solutions of Pet Obesity at the 2024 P-LO National Seminar

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• Kamis, 7 November 2024
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The Interest in the Profession, Pet Learning Organization (P-LO), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Udayana University, shared valuable knowledge by holding a National Seminar which was held on Sunday, June 23rd 2024, offline at the Bali Province Teacher Mobilization Center (BGP), Denpasar, and online via the Cisco Webex Meetings.

This event was successful in attracting a total of 163 participants, of whom 53 participants came offline and 108 participants took part online. Participants who attended not only came from Udayana University, but were also joined by participants from the general public and from 14 universities around Indonesia, including the University of Indonesia, Airlangga University, Syiah Kuala University, Warmadewa University, Hang Tuah University Surabaya, Belawan Meda Maritime Academy, Dhyana Pura University, Malang State University, Wijaya Kusuma University, Padjadjaran University, Indonesian Islamic University, Hasanuddin University, Alauddin Makassar State Islamic University, and Gadjah Mada University.

This year's P-LO National Seminar discusses obesity in pets with the theme "Pet Obesity: Pawsome Prevention for a Healthier Future". This National Seminar invited two competent speakers. The first speaker was a Biochemistry and Metabolic Disorders Lecturer at Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Udayana University, Dr. drh. I Gusti Ayu Agung Suartini, M.Sc., and continued by the second speaker who is the Scientific Communication and Scientific Affairs Manager at PT Royal Canin, drh. Suannisa Nur Utami.

Obesity is a condition of excess fat in the adipose tissue in the body. Age, gender, owner's lifestyle, and feed are factors that can play a role in the occurrence of obesity in animals. It is important to adjust your pet's diet according to its weight and needs, in order to avoid diseases triggered by excess weight. “Currently, obesity does not only occur in humans, but animals can also become obese. What's worse, there are quite a few pet owners who actually want their animals to be fat because they are cute and fun to look at," said Meilda Yunita as chief organizer of the 2024 P-LO National Seminar.

 

The P-LO National Seminar was a successful event which was welcomed quite well by the participants. Even though there were several technical problems during the event, and participants enthusiasm waned towards the end of the event, this did not reduce the smooth running of the event. It is hoped that this seminar can educate and increase awareness of pet owners and also prospective veterinarians regarding the dangers of obesity in household pets.

Author: Manuella Waya LPM SD