Linda P. Case (Autumn Gold Consulting, Mahomet, IL, Adjunct Assista, Leighann Daristotle (Manager, Scientific Communications, Procter &, Michael G. Hayek (Research Associate Director and Pro Development

Canine and Feline Nutrition

A Resource for Companion Animal Professionals

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

How well can you answer pet owners' questions about proper diet and feeding? This title describes the role of nutrition and its effect on health and wellness and the dietary management of various disorders of dogs and cats.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
• 3 ed
• Seitenzahl: 576
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Juni 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 233mm x 189mm x 25mm
• Gewicht: 1138g
• ISBN-13: 9780323066198
• ISBN-10: 0323066194
• Artikelnr.: 29012559

Inhaltsangabe

Section 1: Basics of Nutrition 1. Energy and Water 2. Carbohydrates 3. Fats
4. Protein and Amino Acids 5. Vitamins 6. Minerals 7. Digestion and
Absorption Section 2: Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats 8. Nutritional
Idiosyncrasies of the Cat 9. Energy Balance 10. Carbohydrate Metabolism 11.
Fat Requirements 12. Protein Requirements 13. Vitamin and Mineral
Requirements Section 3: Pet Foods 14. History and Regulation of Pet Foods
15. Pet Food Labels 16. Nutrient Content of Pet Foods 17. Types of Pet
Foods 18. Evaluation of Pet Foods Section 4: Feeding Management Throughout
the Life Cycle 19. Feeding Regimens for Dogs and Cats 20. Pregnancy and
Lactation 21. Nutritional Care of Neonatal Puppies and Kittens 22. Growth
23. Adult Maintenance 24. Performance 25. Geriatrics 26. Nutritional Myths
and Feeding Practices Section 5: Nutritionally Responsive Disorders 27.
Inherited Disorders of Nutrient Metabolism 28. Development and Treatment of
Obesity 29. Diabetes Mellitus 30. Dietary Management of Urolithiasis in
Cats and Dogs 31. Nutritionally-Responsive Dermatoses 32. Chronic Renal
Failure 33. Feline Hepatic Lipidosis 34. Dental Health and Diet 35.
Nutritional Management of Gastrointestinal Disease 36. Nutritional Care of
Cancer Patients 37. Nutrition and Mobility  NEW! 38. Nutrition and the
Heart  NEW! Appendix 1: Estimated Metabolizable Energy Requirements for
Dogs Appendix 2: Estimated Metabolizable Energy Requirements of Adult Cats
Appendix 3: Standard Weights for American Kennel Club (AKC) Dog Breeds
(lbs) Glossary