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Weight loss outcomes are generally worse for dogs and cats with class II obesity, defined as > 40% overweight by Broome, H. A. O., Woods-Lee, G. R. T., Flanagan, J., Biourge, V., German, A. J.

“…In pet dogs and cats, adiposity is most-often estimated clinically using a 9-category body condition score (BCS), with BCS 9 equating to ~ 40% overweight…”
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The effect of obesity and subsequent weight reduction on cardiac structure and function in dogs by Partington, C., Hodgkiss-Geere, H., Woods, G. R. T., Dukes-McEwan, J., Flanagan, J., Biourge, V., German, A. J.

“…Abstract Background In people, the cardiovascular effects of obesity include systemic hypertension, cardiac remodelling and both systolic and diastolic…”
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Improvement in insulin resistance and reduction in plasma inflammatory adipokines after weight loss in obese dogs by German, A.J., Hervera, M., Hunter, L., Holden, S.L., Morris, P.J., Biourge, V., Trayhurn, P.

“…Obesity is now a major disease of dogs, predisposing to numerous disorders including diabetes mellitus. Adipocytes are active endocrine cells, and human…”
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Digestive sensitivity varies according to size of dogs: a review by Weber, M. P., Biourge, V. C., Nguyen, P. G.

“…Summary Field observations on food tolerance have repeatedly shown that when fed an identical diet, large breed (>25 kg) dogs present softer and moister faeces…”
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Maintenance energy requirements in cats following controlled weight loss: An observational study by German, A.J., Woods, G.R.T., Flanagan, J., Biourge, V.

“…•Maintenance energy requirement (MER) after weight loss in cats was measured.•MER after weight loss was similar to energy intake at the start of weight…”
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Cohort Study of the Success of Controlled Weight Loss Programs for Obese Dogs by German, A.J., Titcomb, J.M., Holden, S.L., Queau, Y., Morris, P.J., Biourge, V.

“…BACKGROUND: Most weight loss studies in obese dogs assess rate and percentage of weight loss in the first 2–3 months, rather than the likelihood of…”
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Quality of life is reduced in obese dogs but improves after successful weight loss by German, A.J., Holden, S.L., Wiseman-Orr, M.L., Reid, J., Nolan, A.M., Biourge, V., Morris, P.J., Scott, E.M.

“…Obesity is thought to affect quality of life, but limited objective data exist to support this supposition. The current study aim was to use a questionnaire to…”
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The Effect of Moderate Dietary Protein and Phosphate Restriction on Calcium‐Phosphate Homeostasis in Healthy Older Cats by Geddes, R.F., Biourge, V., Chang, Y., Syme, H.M., Elliott, J.

“…Background Dietary phosphate and protein restriction decreases plasma PTH and FGF‐23 concentrations and improves survival time in azotemic cats, but has not…”
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Influence of dietary protein content and source on colonic fermentative activity in dogs differing in body size and digestive tolerance by Nery, J, Goudez, R, Biourge, V, Tournier, C, Leray, V, Martin, L, Thorin, C, Nguyen, P, Dumon, H

“…Low-consistency, high-moisture feces have been observed in large dogs (Canis lupus familiaris), compared with small dogs, and particularly in sensitive breeds…”
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Effect of Weight Loss in Obese Dogs on Indicators of Renal Function or Disease by Tvarijonaviciute, A., Ceron, J.J., Holden, S.L., Biourge, V., Morris, P.J., German, A.J.

“…Background Obesity is a common medical disorder in dogs, and can predispose to a number of diseases. Human obesity is a risk factor for the development and…”
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Effects of weight loss in obese cats on biochemical analytes related to inflammation and glucose homeostasis by Tvarijonaviciute, A., Ceron, J.J., Holden, S.L., Morris, P.J., Biourge, V., German, A.J.

“…The aim of the current study was to measure circulating metabolic and inflammation-related biochemical analytes in obese cats before and after weight loss…”
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Soy Protein Isolate versus Meat-Based Low-Protein Diet for Dogs with Congenital Portosystemic Shunts by Proot, S, Biourge, V, Teske, E, Rothuizen, J

“…Background: Both presurgical preparation and long‐term support of nonoperable dogs with congenital portosystemic shunts (CPSS) require optimal dietary…”
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Oxygenation and ventilation characteristics in obese sedated dogs before and after weight loss: A clinical trial by Mosing, M., German, A.J., Holden, S.L., MacFarlane, P., Biourge, V., Morris, P.J., Iff, I.

“…This prospective clinical study examined the effect of obesity and subsequent weight loss on oxygenation and ventilation during deep sedation in pet dogs. Data…”
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Evaluation of a Therapeutic Diet for Feline Degenerative Joint Disease by Lascelles, B.D.X., DePuy, V., Thomson, A., Hansen, B., Marcellin-Little, D.J., Biourge, V., Bauer, J.E.

“…Background: Feline degenerative joint disease (DJD) is common and there are no approved therapies for the alleviation of the associated pain. Objective: To…”
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Long-term follow-up after weight management in obese dogs: The role of diet in preventing regain by German, A.J., Holden, S.L., Morris, P.J., Biourge, V.

“…Regain after weight loss is widely reported in humans, but there is little information on this phenomenon in dogs. The current study aim was to determine…”
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Randomized, Open-Label, Positively-Controlled Field Trial of a Hydrolyzed Protein Diet in Dogs with Chronic Small Bowel Enteropathy by Mandigers, P.J.J, Biourge, V, Ingh, T.S.G.A.M. van den, Ankringa, N, German, A.J

“…Background: Hydrolyzed protein diets are commonly used to manage canine chronic enteropathies (CE), but their efficacy has not yet been critically evaluated…”
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Association of Dietary Copper and Zinc Levels with Hepatic Copper and Zinc Concentration in Labrador Retrievers by Fieten, H., Hooijer‐Nouwens, B.D., Biourge, V.C., Leegwater, P.A.J., Watson, A.L., den Ingh, T.S.G.A.M., Rothuizen, J.

“…Background Copper‐associated hepatitis is an inherited disease in the Labrador Retriever. Apart from genetic factors, dietary intake of copper and zinc are…”
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Effects of Dietary Salt Intake on Renal Function: A 2-Year Study in Healthy Aged Cats by Reynolds, B.S., Chetboul, V., Nguyen, P., Testault, I., Concordet, D.V., Carlos Sampedrano, C., Elliott, J., Trehiou-Sechi, E., Abadie, J., Biourge, V., Lefebvre, H.P.

“…Background Increasing salt intake to promote diuresis has been suggested in the management of feline lower urinary tract disease. However, high dietary salt…”
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Dietary Management of Labrador Retrievers with Subclinical Hepatic Copper Accumulation by Fieten, H., Biourge, V.C., Watson, A.L., Leegwater, P.A.J., Ingh, T.S.G.A.M., Rothuizen, J.

“…Background Genetic and environmental factors, including dietary copper intake, contribute to the pathogenesis of copper‐associated hepatitis in Labrador…”
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Influence of dietary protein content and source on fecal quality, electrolyte concentrations, and osmolarity, and digestibility in dogs differing in body size by Nery, J, Biourge, V, Tournier, C, Leray, V, Martin, L, Dumon, H, Nguyen, P

“…When fed the same diet, large-breed dogs tend to produce feces of poorer quality compared with small-breed dogs. Moreover, German shepherds, although having a…”
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