| abstract |
Formulations and methods for reducing or preventing stress-related weight loss in animals have been developed. The formulations include medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil as the active agent. The methods include subcutaneously administering the formulation to an animal in need thereof shortly before, during, or after the stress. The stress may be due to restraint, surgery, injury, transportation, relocation, birth, separation, exercise, training, handling, rescue or other action that elicits stress or high energy expenditure or involves an animal with low energy reserves, such as a newborn or sick animal. The animals are typically agriculture animals, laboratory animals, veterinary animals, zoo animals, or pets. Also provided are kits containing ready-to-use dosage forms for reducing or preventing stress-related weight loss in animals. |