In 2000, a group of experts was convened to develop comprehensive guidelines for the
identification and treatment of systemic hypertension in cats and dogs. In 2007, the …

The maintenance of the physiological values of blood pressure is closely related to
unchangeable factors (genetic predisposition or pathological alterations) but also to …

Background Disease models are useful for prospective studies of pathology, identification of
molecular and cellular mechanisms, pre-clinical testing of interventions, and validation of …

Growing scientific evidence has unveiled increased incidences of obesity in domestic
animals and its influence on a plethora of associated disorders. Leptin, an adipokine …

The aim of this study was to evaluate the serum biochemistry profile, inflammatory cytokines,
adipokines and cardiovascular findings in obese dogs. Twenty obese and 20 normal weight …

Background Systemic hypertension (SH) is common in dogs with hyperadrenocorticism
(HAC) however there are not many studies assessing its prevalence and risk factors …

Persistently elevated systemic arterial blood pressure (BP) defines systemic hypertension
(HT). HT can have serious consequences in animals, as it can in people. Progressive …

Over-nutrition and obesity have been associated with impaired immunity and low-grade
inflammation in humans and mouse models. In this context, a causal role for unbalanced T …

The objective of this research was to determine the frequency for the occurrence of MS in
dogs, using the criteria determined, and to correlate the criteria of dogs that would …

Background Metabolic syndrome is associated with formation of calcium oxalate (CaOx)
uroliths in humans. Objectives To investigate the association between obesity and …