Page 526 - Small Animal Clinical Nutrition 5th Edition

542 Small Animal Clinical Nutrition

VetBooks.ir requirement).The amount of food was carefully measured and divided into at least two or more daily meals (typically, 1/8th cup of
food, twice daily). The owners were told that successful weight loss depends greatly on avoiding common pitfalls such as feeding
their cat treats.
After three months, the cat weighed 3.95 kg, which represented a loss of 0.86 kg or 18% of its original body weight. After four
months, the cat weighed 3.82 kg, and was losing 1.3% of initial body weight per week. Serum biochemistry, urinalysis and physi-
cal examination findings remained normal during the weight-loss period, proving the safety and efficacy of the program.This feed-
ing plan was continued until the cat reached an ideal weight of 3.41 kg. The cat was transitioned to a dry, low-calorie, moderate-
a
fiber food (Prescription Diet w/d Feline ) over seven days to help maintain ideal weight. A moist, low-calorie, moderate-fiber food
(Prescription Diet w/d Feline) was recommended as snack offerings in place of the previous moist, grocery brand products.

Endnote
a. Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc., Topeka, KS, USA

Bibliography
Fettman MJ, Stanton CA, Banks LL, et al. Effects of neutering on bodyweight, metabolic rate and glucose tolerance of domestic
cats. Research in Veterinary Science 1997; 62: 131-136.
Schoenherr WH. Feline weight-loss studies. Clinical Evidence Report TD-1002. Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc., Topeka, Kansas, 2003.