Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

A study of obese cats on a calorie-controlled weight reduction programme

R F Butterwick1, J M Wills, C Sloth

  • 1Waltham Centre for Pet Nutrition, Waltham-on-the-Wolds, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire.

The Veterinary Record
|April 9, 1994
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

The most incompressible metal osmium at static pressures above 750 gigapascals.

Nature·2015
Same author

The role of health-related claims and health-related symbols in consumer behaviour: Design and conceptual framework of the CLYMBOL project and initial results.

Nutrition bulletin·2015
Same author

Site-selective electronic correlation in α-plutonium metal.

Nature communications·2013
Same author

A diet lower in digestible carbohydrate results in lower postprandial glucose concentrations compared with a traditional canine diabetes diet and an adult maintenance diet in healthy dogs.

Research in veterinary science·2011
Same author

Penetration of nutrition information on food labels across the EU-27 plus Turkey.

European journal of clinical nutrition·2010
Same author

Lack of advantage of high-fibre, moderate-carbohydrate diets in dogs with stabilised diabetes.

The Journal of small animal practice·2009

A commercial low-calorie diet effectively managed feline obesity, achieving an average 13.5% weight loss in cats over 18 weeks without adverse health effects. Cholesterol levels increased during weight loss.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Animal Nutrition
  • Feline Health

Background:

  • Obesity is a prevalent health concern in domestic cats.
  • Effective weight management strategies are crucial for feline well-being.
  • Dietary interventions are a primary approach for managing feline obesity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a commercial low-calorie diet for feline weight loss.
  • To assess the impact of the diet on the general health and hepatic function of obese cats.
  • To monitor changes in serum cholesterol concentrations during weight management.

Main Methods:

  • Twenty-two domestic cats diagnosed with obesity participated in the study.
  • Cats were fed a specific commercial low-calorie diet for up to 18 weeks.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Body weight, general health, hepatic function markers, and serum cholesterol were monitored throughout the study.

    • Main Results:

    • Cats achieved an average weight loss of 13.5% of their initial body weight.
    • No adverse effects on hepatic function or general health were observed during the weight loss period.
    • A notable increase in total serum cholesterol concentration was recorded in association with weight reduction.

    Conclusions:

    • The commercial low-calorie diet is an effective and safe option for managing obesity in domestic cats.
    • Sustained weight loss through this diet does not negatively impact feline hepatic function or overall health.
    • Further investigation into the observed increase in serum cholesterol during feline weight loss is warranted.