Abstract
Background: Obesity, which has recently created many problems in humans and animals, is stated as being above 15-20% of normal body weight. This condition is commonly classified using body condition scoring in dogs. This study compared oxidative stress (malondialdehyde, catalase, superoxide dismutase), asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA), routine hemograms and biochemicals in obese dogs and dogs with normal body conditions. Methods: Blood samples were taken from 20 normal body condition and 20 obese dogs. ADMA, oxidative stress and routine hematologic and biochemical parameters were evaluated. Result: Platelet count (p = 0.009), blood urea nitrogen (p less than 0.001), cholesterol (p = 0.006), ADMA (p less than 0.05) and malondialdehyde (p less than 0.001) were statistically high, while superoxide dismutase and catalase (p less than 0.001 and p less than 0.001, respectively) were statistically low in the obese group than the normal body condition group. As a result, we think the interpretation of the indicated biomarkers may help evaluate obesity and related pathologies in dogs, monitor treatment, or help prevent potential problems associated with obesity.
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