Species
Category
Type
Read/Watch time
Kitten, Puppy
Neutering may increase a pet’s risk for becoming overweight or obese.
1 min to 5 min
Kitten
Neutered cats are predisposed to becoming overweight or obese.
11 min to 15 min
Adult Cat, Kitten
Maintaining a lean, healthy body condition in kittens can help prevent obesity and related health conditions in later years.
Abnormal Body Condition
Obesity has many adverse impacts on pet health. Dietary therapy is a cornerstone of weight management in dogs and cats.
Kittens should be fed to achieve normal growth and a lean, healthy body condition.
Kitten, Practice Scenario
Meet Kitty, a kitten newly adopted from an animal shelter.
Renal & Urinary Disorders
Although urinary tract infections are not directly affected by diet, they are associated with other conditions that are nutritionally responsive.
Cachexia is the loss of lean body mass and body weight that occurs with disease, and targeted nutrition can help address this adverse condition.