Perhaps the greatest risk for cats carrying excessive body weight is the development of type 2 diabetes. (easttowneveterinaryclinic.com)
The connection between excessive body weight and diabetes is well known, but while the benefits of weight loss for obese people suffering type 2 diabetes have been well document, it has not been clear if those who were overweight would enjoy the same benefits. (sciencedaily.com)
The mechanism senses excessive body weight much like bathroom scales, signaling the brain to reduce food intake. (newatlas.com)