Diet-induced obesity in animal models: points to consider and …
WEBMar 18, 2021 · Body weight and fat gain, as well as determinants related to inflammation, hormonal concentration, blood glycemia, lipid profile, and liver health, must be evaluated together to better determination of the development of obesity.
A systematic review on different models of inducing obesity in animals …
WEBDec 14, 2019 · Over the years, there are varieties of animal models used to induce obesity. Some of them include monogenic, polygenic, surgical, seasonal, and other models of obesity. Apart from the advantages of these models, most of …
WEBdietary fats on weight gain, body composition and adipose tissue cellularity, and explores the contribution of genetics and sex, as well as the biochemical basis and the roles of hormones such as leptin, insulin and ghrelin in animal models of dietary obesity.
Dietary Options for Rodents in the Study of Obesity
WEBOct 22, 2020 · Rodent animal models have been extremely useful in the study of obesity since weight gain can easily be induced with a high-fat diet. Here, we review the dietary patterns and physiological mechanisms involved in the dynamics of energy balance.
High-fat diet-induced obesity in animal models
WEBOct 27, 2010 · The present paper describes the history of using high-fat diets to induce obesity in animals, aims to clarify the consequences of changing the amount and type of dietary fats on weight gain, body composition and adipose tissue cellularity, and explores the contribution of genetics and sex, as well as the biochemical basis and the roles of ...
Treatment of Obesity in Cats and Dogs - Today's Veterinary Practice
WEBEstimates suggest that at least 25% to 30% of dogs and cats in industrialized countries are obese. The prevalence of overweight animals warrants clinical efforts aimed at treatment and prevention of this nutritionally responsive disease.
Dopamine and diet-induced obesity | Nature Neuroscience
WEBDec 17, 2018 · Do diet, adiposity, and metabolic factors interact or produce separate effects on dopamine signaling? Can dopamine adaptations contribute to metabolic dysfunction and weight gain?
Obesity On the Rise in Animals - Live Science
WEBNov 23, 2010 · Meanwhile, female cats got larger by 13.6 percent per decade, and male cats grew by 5.7 percent. Dogs experienced a 2 to 3 percent increase in body weight per decade. Even feral rats got larger...
Lab animals and pets face obesity epidemic | Nature
WEBNov 24, 2010 · The researchers tracked the animals' percentage weight gain per decade, as well as animals' odds of being obese. Because there were no clear guidelines for what animals should weigh, the...
Obesity in Exotic Animals | Oregon Veterinary Medical Association
WEBObesity is a common problem in many species of pet animals, from dogs to rabbits to reptiles. Species which seem particularly prone to unhealthy weight gain include rats, rabbits, guinea pigs, skunks, hedgehogs, and some reptiles such as leopard geckos.