feline obesity – Pet Nutrition at OVC

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.

New Publication! Serum metabolomics reveals one-carbon metabolism differences between lean and obese cats not affected by L-carnitine or choline supplementation

We are excited to announce a new publication! Dr. Alex Rankovic and colleagues recently published their new article “Serum metabolomics reveals one-carbon metabolism differences between lean and obese cats not affected by L-carnitine or choline supplementation” in the Journal of Animal Science. Read on for a short summary of their research and findings below.

New Publication: Isoenergetic reduction of dietary macronutrients affects body composition, physical activity, and post-prandial hormone responses in lean and obese cats fed to maintain body weight

We are excited to announce a new publication! Hannah Godfrey and colleagues recently published their new article “Isoenergetic reduction of dietary macronutrients affects body composition, physical activity, and post-prandial hormone responses in lean and obese cats fed to maintain body weight” in Frontiers in Veterinary Science. Read on for a short summary of their research and findings below.

New Publication: Isoenergetic reduction of dietary macronutrients modulates respiratory quotients and heat increment of feeding but not energy expenditure in cats

We are excited to announce a new publication! Hannah Godfrey and colleagues recently published their new article “Isoenergetic reduction of dietary macronutrients modulates respiratory quotients and heat increment of feeding but not energy expenditure in cats” in the Journal of Animal Science. Read on for a short summary of their research and findings below.

New Publication! A meta-analysis: Dietary carbohydrates do not increase body fat or fasted insulin and glucose in cats

We are excited to announce a new publication! Hannah Godfrey and colleagues recently published their new article “A meta-analysis: Dietary carbohydrates do not increase body fat or fasted insulin and glucose in cats” in Journal of Animal Science. Read on for a short summary of their research and findings below.

Weight Wars: Tackling Obesity in Multi-Cat Households

In this blog post, we will discuss obesity management strategies for multi-cat households. Discover tips on diet, exercise, and navigating those tricky feeding dynamics!

New publication: Identifying the target population and preventative strategies to combat feline obesity

We are excited to announce a new publication! Hannah Godfrey, Shawna Morrow, and colleagues recently published their new article “Identifying the target population and preventative strategies to combat feline obesity” in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery.

Congratulations Jess on a Successful MSc. Defense!

On April 5th, Jess successfully defended her MSc. thesis titled, "The Nutrigenomic Effects of Dietary Choline and L-Carnitine on the Muscle and Liver of Lean and Obese Cats When Fed for Weight Maintenance."

New publication: Description of the fasted serum metabolomic signature of lean and obese cats at maintenance and of obese cats under energy restriction

We are excited to announce a new publication! Dr. Caitlin Grant and colleagues recently published their new article “Description of the fasted serum metabolomic signature of lean and obese cats at maintenance and of obese cats under energy restriction” in PLOS ONE. Read on for a short summary of their research and findings below.

Choline-Supplementation in Obese Cats

Increased intake of dietary choline may improve the safety and efficacy of weight loss in the treatment and care of obese cats.

Cut the Fat But Support the Cat

When treating and preventing obesity in our companion animals, it is not uncommon for caregivers and members of the healthcare team to question: How low is too low when restricting calories for weight loss? Are our cats meeting their nutrient requirements during weight loss?

A Bowl A Day Keeps the Hunger Away

Congratulations to Dr. Adronie Verbrugghe, Alexandra Camara, and our colleague, Dr. Anna Kate Shoveller, on their most recent publication!

The Garfield Syndrome

Have You Heard of The Garfield Syndrome? June 19th is National Garfield Day!

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