Article: Weight loss in obese dogs: Evaluation of a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet

Weight Loss in Obese Dogs: Evaluation of a High-Protein,

Low-Carbohydrate Diet1,2

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KEY WORDS: * dog * obesity * high-protein diet * body composition

4 Abbreviations used: BCS, body condition score; FFM, fat-free mass; ME, metabolizable energy, MER, maintenance energy requirements; TDF, total dietary fiber.

Obesity and excess body weight are estimated to affect approximately 25% of dogs receiving veterinary care in Western countries (1,2). They are recognized as the most common nutritional diseases in companion animals (3). Energy restriction both during and after weight loss is the cornerstone to achieve and maintain optimal body condition. An important concern with ...

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