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A study of environmental and behavioural factors that may be associated with feline idiopathic cystitis.

Cameron, M.E. et al.
This study was performed with the aim of determining whether or not any environmental or behavioural factors, particularly those associated with stress, were linked with feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC). The study (performed using questionnaires) compared information from 31 cats with FIC with 24 cats in the same households that did not have FIC. These were also compared with a 125 clinically healthy cats who acted as controls. Results showed that the cats with FIC were significantly more likely to be male, overweight and pedigree and experiencing the stress of living with another cat with which there was conflict. The results support the theory that stress may be implicated in some cases of FIC.

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A look at how fozen chicken effect digestibility, bioavailability and body weight maintenance. The article illustrate the effects of the Purina proprietary technology on higher protein and fat digestibility, better absorption of essential fatty acid and higher bioavailability of some limiting amino acids such as lysine and arginine thanks to 14-25% of total protein content coming from chicken.
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Talk about the importance of doing a complete nutritional evaluation of the patient before instituting a dietary change in any patient, especially an older dog or cat. The patient evaluation, the current diet, and feeding management should be included in this edvaluation. Many diseases in senior pets, as cognitive dysfunction, osteoarthritis, and obesity are “diet-sensitive”, meaning that diet can play a role in managing the effects of the disease.
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Pretend to determine whether the chronic ingestion of fermentable dietary fiber regulates the expression and synthesis of proglucagon-derived peptides in the distal intestine. This expression can modulate glucose homeostasis, having positive effects in some special situations.
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A look at the benefits of dietary phosphate restriction for cats with renal disease

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