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