Factors associated with overweight cats successfully completing a diet-based weight loss programme: an observational study

Factors associated with overweight cats successfully completing a diet-based weight loss programme: an observational study

Abstract Background The most common approach for controlled weight loss in cats is dietary caloric restriction, using a purpose-formulated diet. Most previous studies have only assessed short-term outcomes, and no previous study has examined overall success (i.e. odds of reaching target weight). The...

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Main Authors: Erin M. O’Connell, Maria Williams, Shelley L. Holden, Vincent Biourge, Alexander J. German
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Feline
Overweight
Obese
Weight loss
Caloric restriction
Outcomes
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-018-1740-5

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