Whole-Genome Shotgun Metagenomic Sequencing Reveals Distinct Gut Microbiome Signatures of Obese Cats
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DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.00837-22
Abstract: Obesity affects around 45% of domestic cats, and licensed drugs for treating feline obesity are lacking. Physical exercise and calorie restrictions are commonly used for weight loss but with limited efficacy. ABSTRACT Overweight and obesity… read more here.
Keywords: whole genome; microbiome; obesity; shotgun metagenomic ... See more keywords
Survey of Belgian owners’ perspectives on quality of life and difficulties during a weight-loss programme in obese cats
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DOI: 10.1177/1098612x221121920
Abstract: Objectives The aims of this study were to determine owners’ perception of their cats’ quality of life (QoL), and whether there is a correlation with weight-loss variables, as well as to identify the main difficulties… read more here.
Keywords: loss; survey; quality life; obese cats ... See more keywords
Direct activation of the fibroblast growth factor-21 pathway in overweight and obese cats
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DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1072680
Abstract: Introduction Feline obesity is common, afflicting ~25–40% of domestic cats. Obese cats are predisposed to many metabolic dyscrasias, such as insulin resistance, altered blood lipids, and feline hepatic lipidosis. Fibroblast Growth Factor-21 (FGF21) is an… read more here.
Keywords: fgf21 pathway; growth factor; obese cats; pathway ... See more keywords