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Obesity in pets occurs when excessive adipose tissue accumulates in the body, [1] and is generally defined as occurring when an animal's body weight is at least 20% greater than its optimal body weight. [2] Obesity is associated with metabolic and hormonal changes, and can predispose pets to illnesses like orthopedic disease, diabetes, and cancer.
Marasmus is commonly represented by a shrunken, wasted appearance, loss of muscle mass and subcutaneous fat mass in adult survivors, due to a deficiency in macronutrients and caloric intake (specifically protein) that impact development.
The diet-induced obesity model (DIO model) is an animal model used to study obesity using animals that have obesity caused by being fed high-fat or high-density diets. [1] It is intended to mimic the most common cause of obesity in humans. [2] Typically mice, rats, dogs, or non-human primates are used in these models.
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Chinchillas may eat small amounts of dried fruit and root vegetables as treats, but too much can lead to serious health issues such as obesity. They are typically nocturnal and require a lot of free space to roam around. They average two kits per litter and gestation lasts around 110 days. They can breed at 6–9 months of age.
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The risks for sick animals were 1.33% for dogs and 1.40% for cats. [42] Spaying and castrating cats and dogs may increase the risk of obesity if nutritional intake is not reduced to reflect the lower metabolic requirements of neutered animals. [43] In cats, a decrease in sex hormone levels seems to be associated with an increase in food intake ...