Immunometabolic parameters in overweight dogs during weight loss with or without an exercise program

This study was conducted to evaluate biomarkers of immunometabolic health in relation to changes in physical activity and adiposity. Client-owned overweight dogs participated in a 12-wk intervention based on caloric restriction combined with a training program (fitness& diet (FD) group, n = 8), or caloric restriction alone (diet-only (DO) group, n = 8). Physical activity was monitored by accelerometry. All dogs were fed the same diet and achieved similar weight loss.

Source: Domestic Animal Endocrinology - November 9, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Authors: A.D. Vitger, B.M. Stallknecht, J.E. Miles, S.L. Hansen, A. Vegge, C.R. Bj ørnvad Source Type: research