Pet Weight

Dietary carbohydrate provides pet dogs with a source of energy and assists in proper gastrointestinal tract functioning. However, only a limited amount of carbs can be stored in the body as glycogen, so when your pet eats dietary carbs in…
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According to research published in the ‘Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association’, fat in the diets of companion animals like dogs and cats plays a role in contributing to the palatability and texture of food. This is…
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Veterinary experts say that today’s competitive pet food market includes many foods that are both highly palatable to the pets as also are high in calories. This, coupled with the fact that pets today live exclusively as house pets and have…
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The daily energy requirement for dogs depends on the amount of energy that their body expends each day. Many factors can influence the energy requirement of a pet, and these factors must all be considered when determining the number of…
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Research published in the journal ‘Preventive Veterinary Medicine’ shows that dogs with obesity have a life expectancy that is 1.5 years shorter than dogs in ideal body condition, especially the smaller breeds. Fat cats too have a shorter…
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Researchers from South Korea have identified two strains of probiotics that can be used to reduce weight in obese dogs. The research, published in ‘Microbiology Spectrum’, the journal of the American Society for Microbiology, has identified…
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Some pet parents add fat to their pets’ diets with the intention of improving coat quality. Cod liver oil, vegetable oils, and animal fats are occasionally added to a pet’s food. It is true that fish oils are excellent sources of vitamin A,…
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Protein requirements for growing kittens are higher than those for adult cats on maintenance diets. Protein is used not only for muscle tissue synthesis but also for bone and organ development. In kitten products, protein levels are…
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Cats are finicky eaters and sometimes it is confusing to know if they are sick or just holding out for something that they like better. Commercial diets, whether dry or canned, are attractive and they should have them at least two or three…
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If you’re in the habit of leaving kibble in its dish all day, stop right now! That’s the worst thing you can do for your cat’s health and weight. Have specific mealtimes. By leaving the food out all the time, you’re overstimulating the…
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