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Evaluate the effect of weight loss on heart rate during moderate exercise in obese dogs.

Study the gastric distension level seen during a meal, the satiety effect and whether the nutrient value of the meal was important. Gastric distension is thought to produce satiety, but whether this effect is seen during physiologic distension by food was unknown.

Summary of key findings of 10 years of obesity research at the University of Liverpool

Review of insulin resistance in obese cats

Study investigating the benefits of intermittent calorie restriction for weight loss in cats

Review of key dietary factors to take into consideration when managing obesity in companion animals

Overview of nutritional management of overweight pets with cancer

Talk about the importance of doing a complete nutritional evaluation of the patient before instituting a dietary change in any patient, especially an older dog or cat. The patient evaluation, the current diet, and feeding management should be included in this edvaluation. Many diseases in senior pets, as cognitive dysfunction, osteoarthritis, and obesity are “diet-sensitive”, meaning that diet can play a role in managing the effects of the disease.

Review of results of small group sessions covering the following areas: • Food represents love philosophy triggers pet obesity • Pet obesity education • Portion size and controls • Packaging information • Social events • Technology • Academia

Summary of research investigating plasma cytokines in dogs before and after weight loss

Summary of results of studies researching use of metabolomics technologies in obesity research in humans and rats- and recent data from a canine metabolomics obesity study

Review of use of quantitative magnetic resonance (QMR) in assessment of body condition and composition in pets