Practical Weight Management in Dogs and Cats (eBook, ePUB)

Redaktion: Towell, Todd L.

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Practical Weight Management in Dogs and Cats is a comprehensive, clinical reference for the veterinary health team, providing the necessary tools to successfully manage pet obesity. Bringing together specialists in nutrition, internal medicine, critical care, and surgery and rehabilitation, the book provides an overview of prevention techniques, clinical management, and practical tips for implementing successful programs and educating owners. Covering topics ranging from taking a nutritional history and body condition scoring to calculating food dosage and client communication tips, this book is a resource for both veterinarians and veterinary technicians to address the growing problem of pet obesity. The book begins by explaining the clinical importance of obesity, then moves on to diagnosing and preventing obesity. The heart of the book is devoted to managing body weight, with chapters on nutritional, pharmacotherapeutic, and exercise strategies, and two unique chapters cover owner compliance and wellness programs. Practical Weight Management in Dogs and Cats offers a collaborative approach to managing weight in pet dogs and cats.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 248
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. Juli 2011
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780470960981
• Artikelnr.: 37468055

Autorenporträt

Todd Towell, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVIM, is the manager of scientific communications for Hill's Pet Nutrition. She has over 10 years of clinical experience managing obesity-related diseases and clinical nutrition.

Inhaltsangabe

List of Contributors vii
Chapter 1 Clinical Importance of Canine and Feline Obesity 3
P. Jane Armstrong and Angela L. Lusby
Chapter 2 Diagnosing Obesity 23
Todd L. Towell
Chapter 3 Preventing Obesity 47
Mark A. Brady
Chapter 4 Nutritional Management of Obesity 87
Todd L. Towell and S. Dru Forrester
Chapter 5 Pharmacotherapy for Management of Canine Obesity 131
Sharon Campbell
Chapter 6 Therapeutic Exercises 149
Denis J. Marcellin-Little
Chapter 7 Owner Education and Adherence 173
Kara Burns and Todd L. Towell
Chapter 8 Implementing a Weight Management Program 201
Rebecca L. Remillard
Index 227