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Clinical evidence update from Journal of veterinary internal medicine
Clinical Context
Peer-reviewed veterinary literature continues to shape everyday decision-making for feline patients, especially when new evidence clarifies diagnosis, treatment selection, monitoring, or clinical outcomes.
What the Study Evaluated
A study published in Journal of veterinary internal medicine in 2026 evaluated a two-center, randomized controlled trial to determine the effect of 12 weeks of caloric restriction with a novel diet in overweight cats with diabetes mellitus..
Key Findings
Obesity is associated with insulin resistance and affects glycemic control in diabetic patients. Assess the impact of 12-week caloric restriction on remission and glycemic control in overweight diabetic cats using a prospective, randomized controlled trial. Seventy-two overweight (body condition score ≥ 6/9) client-owned insulin-treated diabetic cats, randomized either to…
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The study examines the effect of a 12-week caloric restriction program on glycemic control in overweight cats diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. This investigation into feline obesity and weight management shares a specific technical focus with the book Canine and Feline Obesity by Roberto Elices. This text is available as optional further reading.
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