Dietary intake of amino acids and vitamins compared to NRC requirements in obese cats undergoing energy restriction for weight loss

Dietary intake of amino acids and vitamins compared to NRC requirements in obese cats undergoing energy restriction for weight loss

Abstract Background This study aimed to determine if obese cats undergoing energy restriction for weight loss would meet the National Research Council’s (NRC) indispensable amino acid and vitamin recommendations when fed a purpose-formulated diet. Thirty cats were placed into one of two groups; obes...

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Main Authors: Caitlin E. Grant, Anna K. Shoveller, Shauna Blois, Marica Bakovic, Gabrielle Monteith, Adronie Verbrugghe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-11-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Energy restriction
Feline obesity
Essential nutrients
Choline
Arginine
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-020-02649-0

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