Overweight adult cats have significantly lower voluntary physical activity than adult lean cats
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DOI: 10.1177/1098612x17694252
Abstract: Objectives The objectives of the current pilot study were to evaluate whether body condition score (BCS) and body weight are significantly related to physical activity counts, and to evaluate potential interaction between BCS and voluntary… read more here.
Keywords: adult; overweight cats; voluntary physical; lean cats ... See more keywords
Differential Responses to Dietary Protein and Carbohydrate Ratio on Gut Microbiome in Obese vs. Lean Cats
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DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2020.591462
Abstract: More than 60% of domestic cats in the United States are either overweight or obese (OW). High-protein low-carbohydrate (HPLC) diets have been recommended for weight management for humans and pets. Gut microbes can influence the… read more here.
Keywords: protein; gut microbiome; lean cats; carbohydrate ... See more keywords