Managing Hyperthyroidism with Diet in Cats
...metabolism. This is why one of the first signs of thyroid disease may be a change in weight – weight gain if the thyroid is underactive and weight loss if...
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When Should I Switch My Pet To A Senior Diet?
...prevent weight gain (or to lose weight, if they’re already overweight). Those extra pounds around the middle can cause or worsen other diseases, such as diabetes or arthritis. On the...
Pancreatitis: A Real Pain in the Abdomen
...Being overweight is also a potential risk factor for pancreatitis in cats and overweight cats should be put on a weight loss plan to reduce the risk of future episodes....
Pondering Pet Protein: How much protein should my pet get?
...diseases that cause them to lose protein into their intestines, are frequently associated with muscle loss, and for overweight pets that are on weight loss plans as more protein may...
What’s the Best Diet for My Dog with Diabetes?
...needs to maintain an ideal weight! Will weight loss help my overweight diabetic dog? While being overweight isn’t a risk factor for the development of diabetes in dogs, it can...
Five Ways Being Overweight Can Harm Your Cat’s Health
...even getting 6-8% of weight loss in dogs showed improved pain and required less medication and we expect that weight loss has a similar benefit in cats. Conditions You...
Muscle Matters
...normal, or as mild, moderate, or severe muscle loss. Many people wrongly assume that animal has to lose weight or be very skinny to have muscle loss but this is...
Treatment of Hepatic Lipidosis in Cats
...nutritional support. Therefore, prevention is very important! Some strategies for preventing hepatic lipidosis include monitoring your cat’s weight regularly (consider buying your own baby or pet scale), weight loss for...
Research Review: A Simple Step for Extending Your Dog’s Life
...appropriate weight or you know he or she is overweight, work with your veterinarian to assess your dog and then develop a weight loss plan to reveal your dog’s lean...
Don’t Sugar Coat It: The Best Diets for Cats with Diabetes
...amounts and frequent weigh-ins are recommended to promote slow, safe weight loss. Weight loss can reduce a cat’s insulin needs, so careful monitoring is necessary. There are special veterinary diets...