Penn Veterinary Medicine | University of Pennsylvania

Description of Research Expertise

measurement of energy expenditure
nutritional assessment
nutritional requirements of critically ill companion animals
nutrient modulation of GI and endocrine diseases
obesity and weight reduction

Description of Clinical Expertise

companion animal nutrition
nutritional assessment
body condition assessment
obesity and weight reduction
unconventional companion animal diets

Selected Publications

Michel K. E., Brown D.C.: Determination and application of accelerometer-based activity count cut points for activities of differing intensity in pet dogs. AJVR 72(7): 866-870, 2011.

Michel K.E., Anderson W., Cupp C, Laflamme D.P.: Correlation of a Feline Muscle Mass Score with Body Composition Determined by DEXA British Journal of Nutrition 106: S57-S59, 2011.

Brown D.C., Michel K. E., Love M., Dow C. : The effect of signalment and body conformation on activity monitoring in companion dogs AJVR 71(3): 322-325, March 2010.

Dow C., Michel K.E., Love M. Brown D.C.: Investigation of an optimal sampling interval for activity monitoring in companion dogs AJVR 70(4): 444-448, April 2009.

Cerundolo R., Michel K.E., Reisner I., Court M., Refsal K., Oliver J., Biourge V., Shofer F. : A double blind study comparing the effects of soy-based diets with and without phytoestrogens on canine health, steroidogenesis, thyroid function and skin and coat quality. AJVR 70(3): 353-360, March 2009.

Michel K.E., Willoughby K.N., Abood S.K., Fascetti A.J., Fleeman L. M., Freeman L. M., Laflamme D. P., Bauer C., Kemp L. E., Van Doren J.R.: Attitudes of pet owners toward pet foods and feeding management of cats and dogs JAVMA 223(11): 1699, December 2008.

Eirmann L. A., Freeman L.M., Laflamme D.P., Michel K. E., Satyaraj E.: Comparison of adipokine concentrations and markers of inflammation in obese versus lean dogs Appl Res Vet Med 7(4): 196-205, 2009.

Laflamme D.P., Abood S.K., Fascetti A.J., LM Fleeman, Freeman L.M., Michel K.E., Bauer C., Kemp B.L.E, Van Doren J.R, Willoughby K.N.: Pet feeding habits among dog and cat owners in the United States and Australia. JAVMA 232(5): 687-694, March 2008.

Baez J.L., Michel K.E., Sorenmo K., Shofer F.S. : A prospective investigation of cachexia in feline cancer patients and its prognostic significance JFMS 9(5): 411-417, 2007.

Wakefield L.A., Shofer F.S., Michel K.E.: Evaluation of cats fed vegetarian diets and attitudes of their caregivers JAVMA 229(1): 70-73, 2006.