Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Risk of weight gain and obesity in neutered cats
By Larsen, Jennifer AĀ·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgeryĀ·2017Ā·Department of Molecular Biosciences, United StatesĀ·View original on PubMed ā
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Original publication title: Risk of obesity in the neutered cat.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
Neutering can lead to weight gain in cats, especially if their eating habits change afterward. After being neutered, many cats may eat more, which can increase their risk of becoming overweight or obese. To help prevent this, it's important for pet owners to manage their cat's diet and monitor their food intake. By being proactive about nutrition, owners can help keep their neutered cats healthy and avoid the negative effects of obesity.
Abstract
Surgical neutering is one of the most common procedures performed on pets in the USA among other countries. There are known effects of neutering on the physiology and behavior of the cat that predispose to obesity, which is the most significant sequela from a nutritional perspective. Increased food intake is the most likely factor influencing weight gain in the neutered cat. Proactively addressing these changes with nutritional management strategies can help prevent weight gain and associated negative consequences.
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