Clinical Signs of Hairballs in Cats Fed a Diet Enriched with Cellulose | Science Publications

[摘要]

Problem statement: The intake of cellulose may delay gastric emptying and raise the intestinal transit rate. These effects could antagonize hairball formation. Thus, it was hypothesized that a diet enriched with a cellulose preparation (Arbocel BWW40

[学科分类] 兽医学

[关键词] Hairballs in cats;treatment group;cellulose ingestion;clinical signs;double-blind;gastric emptying;transit rate;hairball development;abdominal pain;health problems;nutrient absorption;dry food