Article
Metabolic response to three different diets in lean cats and cats predisposed to overweight.
BMC veterinary research - 19 Jun 2017
Keller Claudia, Liesegang Annette, Frey Diana, Wichert Brigitta
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The existence of a genetic predisposition to obesity is commonly recognized in humans and rodents. Recently, a link between genetics and overweight was shown in cats. The goal of this study was to identify the effect of diet composition on plasma levels of glucose, insulin, free fatty acids and triglycerides in cats receiving different diets (high-carbohydrate, high-fat and high-protein diets)....
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
