| ALP | Alkaline phosphatase |
| ALT | Alanine aminotransferase |
| BCS | Body condition score |
| BW | Body weight |
| CCK | Cholecystokinin |
| ERWL | Energy requirement for weight loss |
| GB | Gallbladder |
| GBM | Gallbladder mucocele |
| GI | Gastrointestinal |
| LDDS | Low-dose dexamethasone suppression |
| ME | Metabolizable energy |
| MER | Maintenance energy requirement |
| MMS | Muscle mass score |
| SAMe | S-adenosylmethionine |
| T4 | Thyroxine |
| TDF | Total dietary fiber |
| TSH | Thyroid-stimulating hormone |
| TW | Target body weight |
| UDCA | Ursodeoxycholic acid |
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