Species
Category
Type
Read/Watch time
Abnormal Body Condition
Obesity has many adverse impacts on pet health. Dietary therapy is a cornerstone of weight management in dogs and cats.
1 min to 5 min
Kitten, Puppy
Neutering may increase a pet’s risk for becoming overweight or obese.
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.
Treats & Supplements
Excessive treating can increase the pet’s risk of becoming overweight.
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.
Kelly S. Swanson, PhD, explains the importance of gut health, what dysbiosis means, and the value of using a synbiotic supplement.
Cachexia is the loss of lean body mass and body weight that occurs with disease, and targeted nutrition can help address this adverse condition.