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Review of the definition, key diagnostic tools and pathophysiology of hyperlipidemia in dogs. It also talks about the key nutrients modifications and therapeutic feeding principles to follow in these cases, together with the client education points and how to monitore the disease in the long term basis.

Review of the definition, key diagnostic tools and pathophysiology of hyperlipidemia in cats. It also talks about the key nutrients modifications and therapeutic feeding principles to follow in these cases, together with the client education points and how to monitore the disease in the long term basis.

Study confirming the benefit of high protein diet fopr weight loss in cats

A look at how protien effects body mass in dogs.

Summary of key findings of 10 years of obesity research at the University of Liverpool

Review of insulin resistance in obese cats

Study investigating the benefits of intermittent calorie restriction for weight loss in cats

Review of key dietary factors to take into consideration when managing obesity in companion animals

Overview of nutritional management of overweight pets with cancer

Study investigating the effects of diet (protein and carbohydrate [CHO]) and acute weight loss in obese cats on body composition, oxidative stress, and inflammation.

Talk about the importance of doing a complete nutritional evaluation of the patient before instituting a dietary change in any patient, especially an older dog or cat. The patient evaluation, the current diet, and feeding management should be included in this edvaluation. Many diseases in senior pets, as cognitive dysfunction, osteoarthritis, and obesity are “diet-sensitive”, meaning that diet can play a role in managing the effects of the disease.

Review of the definition, key diagnostic tools and pathophysiology of overweight/obesity in cats. It also talks about the therapeutic feeding principles to follow in these cases, the client education points and how to monitore the disease in the long term basis.