Influence of feeding regimen on body condition in the cat

Influence of feeding regimen on body condition in the cat

The influence of feeding regimen; on body condition in the cat was studied in a sample of the UK domestic cat population (n=136). Data were collected by interviewing cat owners and assessing body condition of cats in the owners' homes. Four main factors were identified which were related to bod...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of small animal practice 2000, Vol.41 (1), p.12-18
Hauptverfasser: Russell, K, Sabin, R, Holt, S, Bradley, R, Harper, E.J
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
ad libitum feeding
age
Animal Feed
animal feeding
Animals
Animals, Domestic
Body Composition
body condition
cats
Cats - physiology
Diet
Female
gonadectomy
Health Status
Male
obesity
Obesity - etiology
Obesity - veterinary
overweight
Risk Factors
snacks
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Zusammenfassung:The influence of feeding regimen; on body condition in the cat was studied in a sample of the UK domestic cat population (n=136). Data were collected by interviewing cat owners and assessing body condition of cats in the owners' homes. Four main factors were identified which were related to body condition. These were, in descending order of significance: neuter status, age, frequency of treat feeding, and ad libitum feeding. Feeding regimen as a risk factor in feline obesity is discussed.
ISSN:0022-4510
1748-5827
DOI:10.1111/j.1748-5827.2000.tb03129.x