D?Amore S2 Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Ultrasound visceral fat
Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation, Division of Veterinary Clinics and Animal Productions, I S.P. Casamassima Km 3, 70010, Valenzano, Bari, Italy
Mr. D?Amore S2, belongs to the department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation, interest in the field of Dogs; Leptin; Lipid profile; Ultrasound visceral fat from University “A. Moro” of Bari, S.P. Casamassima Km 3, 70010, Valenzano, Bari, Italy
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Author(s): Sasanelli M, Paradies P, Zaza V, D?Amore S2, Greco B, Ceci L, Palasciano G and Palmieri VO
Ultrasound Measurement of Visceral Fat in Obese Dogs: Association with Changes in Serum Lipids and Leptin Concentration
Obesity is a common nutritional disorder in dogs and it has adverse effects on health and longevity. In humans, the detrimental health effects of obesity are well known and the regional fat distribution, especially intra-abdominal adiposity, is an important index of cardiovascular and metabolic deterioration. The significance of central obesity has not been well studied in dogs, but there is evidence for the presence of visceral obesity also... view moreĀ»