Cats are increasingly favored as companion animals; their health has drawn widespread
attention. Given the continuous improvements in the required living standards of both …

Feline obesity continues to be a priority health and welfare issue. Most research surrounding
obesity currently focuses on obesity treatment. However, treatment for feline obesity is slow …

Background Cats presenting with upper urinary tract uroliths (UUTUs) and ureteral
obstruction (“obstructive UUTU”) are typically younger than cats with idiopathic CKD that …

The first aim of these studies was to compare growth patterns of healthy kittens neutered
during growth with growth standards created for sexually-intact kittens. A second aim was to …

Simple Summary The aim of this study was to assess the effect of the litter, the individual and
the mother on the likelihood that kittens become overweight by 8 months of age. Since …

Choline is an essential nutrient linked to hepatic lipid metabolism in many animal species,
including cats. The current study investigated the serum lipid profiles, serum liver enzymes …

Choline is beneficial for energy metabolism and growth in various species. Choline may
work similarly in kittens at risk of obesity. Direct infusion MS (Di-MS) and NMR spectroscopy …

Isoflavones are composed of phytoestrogens (genistein and daidzein), which can be
metabolized by cats. These compounds can promote the maintenance of lean body mass …

Gonadectomy is a major risk factor for feline obesity. The lipotropic effects of choline have
demonstrated benefits for growth and carcass composition in livestock. The consumption of …

Background Populations of unowned unsocialised cats are present worldwide. Generally,
there is concern about their welfare. Low body condition score (BCS) is a potentially relevant …