“…However, fat can be restricted in DM associated with pancreatitis, hyperlipidemia, and obesity; restrictions should be made according to these factors and the nutritional assessment (NELSON, 1992;ZICKER et al, 2010;DELANEY, 2012). Teixeira (2016) observed no changes in serum triglyceride and cholesterol levels in dogs on low-fat diets when compared to higher fat diets that provided better glucose control. However, cholesterol and triglyceride levels were increased when animals received food with the same amount of fat but a different source of starch, leading to poorer glycemic control.…”