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Before the Bowl Blog
- New Publication: Ex vivo energy restriction in obese cats reveals more amino acids and vitamin intakes below recommendations with over-the-counter compared to veterinary weight-loss diets
We are excited to announce a new publication! Dr. Caitlin Grant and colleagues recently published their new article “Ex vivo energy restriction in obese cats reveals more amino acids and vitamin intakes below recommendations with over-the-counter compared to veterinary weight-loss diets” in American Journal of Veterinary Research. Read on for a short summary of their research and findings below.
- Is Your Cat Having Trouble Pooping? Let’s Talk Constipation
Most healthy adult cats typically have one to two bowel movements a day. When a cat is constipated, stool builds up in the colon (large intestine) and sits there too long. This leads to less frequent bowel movements compared to normal movements. Without regular bowel movements, the body absorbs too much water from the stool, making it dry, hard, and difficult to pass….