2015 ACVIM Forum Research Abstract Program

Cats with CKD in this study do not appear to have alterations in fasted serum fatty acid levels compared to age-matched healthy controls. In particular, there is not a difference in the serum omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA. Feeding a therapeutic veterinary diet formulated for renal disease in this study does not appear to result in significant differences in serum EPA and DHA levels compared to maintenance commercial diets. Up to 50% of cats in developed countries between 5 and 10 years of age are either overweight or obese. There is a need for effective weight management diets to promote weight loss in overweight cats. The objective of this study was to compare the effects of two diets with comparable levels of dietary fat but differing in protein-carbohydrate ratios of 4.44 (HPC) and 1.03 (LPC) on weight loss, fat loss, and body composition in overweight cats.