Obesity and sarcopenia affect the metabolite profiles of pet dogs
Claudia Elo, Mirja Kaimio, Essi Leminen, Hannes Lohi
This study examines how obesity and sarcopenia alter metabolite profiles in dogs, finding increased inflammation and lipid metabolism disruptions in overweight dogs and modest metabolic effects in those with reduced muscle mass.
Royal Society Open Science · Aug 19, 2026Peer-reviewedPhysiology