The theoretical mechanism for concern exists
Understanding how the microbiome is involved in establishing, maintaining, and reversing obesity has been an active area of research 14,15,16 , and has included studies investigating links between the microbiome and obesity-related comorbidities such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) 17,18
O'Neill DG, Church DB, McGreevy PD, Thomson PC, Brodbelt DC
However, despite the small amount needed, the effects of a deficiency can be devastating
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FIP cats may exhibit a range of clinical signs, including weight loss, fever, lethargy, poor appetite, and gastrointestinal disturbances