Sentences with phrase «reduce feeding activity»

Previous studies (e.g., Fettman et al. 1997) have revealed that sterilization does not reduce feeding activity and may actually increase longevity (Levy and Crawford 2004).

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assess the baby for signs of serious health problems, and advise families to seek prompt medical care if necessary (danger signs include feeding problems, or if the newborn has reduced activity, difficult breathing, a fever, fits or convulsions, or feels cold);

In January 2010, «Start4Life» was launched with the aim of helping frontline staff deliver the Healthy Child Programme, supporting pregnant women and the parents of 0 - 2 year olds in establishing good feeding and activity habits for babies, to help reduce the risk of obesity in later life.

Laboratory mice that have received rapamycin have reduced the age - dependent decline in spontaneous activity, demonstrated more fitness, improved cognition and cardiovascular health, had less cancer and lived substantially longer than mice fed a normal diet.

Bears in both habitats reduced their body temperatures and activity levels below those of bears actively hunting and feeding, but not to levels as low as those observed during energy - saving hibernation.

Together, these experiments indicate that AGRP neuron activity is reduced when feeding cues are present.

Brs3 - deficient mice develop obesity in association with a reduced metabolic rate and elevated feeding activity [52].

Finally, we measured the duration of the L3 as a proxy of the duration of the feeding period in those animals, since when growth rate is reduced due to reduced IIS activity, larvae also extend the duration of the feeding period [12,27,28].

It's important that along with your veterinarian you formulate a step - weight loss plan to gradually reduce the amount you're feeding and increase physical activity over a 1 to 3 - month period.

«Several studies have shown that arthritic cats fed high doses of omega - 3 fatty acids tend to demonstrate reduced lameness and greater activity than do arthritic cats who do not receive the supplements.»

Senior and less active dogs may be fed a reduced amount, depending on the dog's weight and activity level.

«Simulating normal feeding behavior will increase activity, reduce boredom, help with weight management and prevent obesity, and strengthen the bond between cat and owner,» says Dr. Amy Learn, a veterinarian at Cary Street Veterinary Hospital in Richmond, Virginia.

These guidelines are the recommendations for feeding overweight and senior dogs with reduced activity levels and where weight gain is a concern.

Senior and Less Active Dogs may be fed a reduced amount, depending on the dog's weight and activity level.

It is also recommended to avoid feeding raw foods and to curtail the hunting activities of a cat taking cyclosporine to reduce the risk of parasitis.

However, manipulation experiments suggest detritivore feeding activity — a key driver of organic matter decomposition — will decline with warming and drying, reducing positive soil feedbacks.