Canine and Feline Nutrition A Resource for Companion Animal Professionals

Name: Canine and Feline Nutrition A Resource for Companion Animal Professionals
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ISBN: 9780323066198

ISBN-10: 0323066194

ISBN-13: 9780323066198

Edition: 3rd 2011

Authors: Linda P. Case, Leighann Daristotle, Michael G. Hayek, Melody Foess Raasch

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How well can you answer pet owners' questions about proper diet and feeding? Canine and Feline Nutrition, 3rd Edition describes the role of nutrition and its effect on general wellness and the management of various disorders of dogs and cats. By using the book's cutting-edge research and clinical nutrition information, you'll be able to make recommendations of appropriate pet food and proper feeding guidelines. Pet nutrition experts Linda P. Case, MS, Leighann Daristotle, DVM, PhD, Michael G. Hayek, PhD, and Melody Foess Raasch, DVM, provide complete, head-to-tail coverage and a broad scope of knowledge, so you can help dog and cat owners make the right nutrition and feeding choices to… promote their pets' health and prolong their lives. Updated coverage of nutrition topics includes the basics of nutrition, nutrient requirements of dogs and cats, pet food analysis, feeding strategies, life cycle recommendations, and nutritionally responsive disorders of the dog and cat. Tables and boxes provide quick reference to the most important clinical information. Key points summarize essential information at a glance. A useful Nutritional Myths and Feeding Practices chapter dispels and corrects common food myths.New Nutrition and Mobility and Nutrition and the Heart chapters include new clinical research and concepts. Completely updated content reflects the latest findings in clinical nutritional research. Coverage of pet food safety and pet food ingredients includes both commercially and home-prepared foods, to help in preventing zoonotic diseases associated with raw diets and to provide answers in light of the 2007 food-related toxicities and fatalities in U.S. pets. New clinical information includes topics such as: Taste receptors and their comparative differences between dogs and cats Small and large intestine microbial populations and their relevance to nutritional health Current understanding of the omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid families and their relevance to pet nutrition Taurine nutrition for both dogs and cats Vitamins D and E nutrition and several of the essential minerals The role of the FDA and other governing agencies in regulating pet food production and safety Current research and use of functional ingredients in pet foods Information regarding organic and natural foods, raw diets, and vegetarian/vegan foods Nutrition and fetal/neonatal developmentNutritional needs and feeding guidelines for geriatric dogs and cats Information on functional ingredients and dietary supplementation provides a scientifically based rationale for recommending or advising against dietary supplements. Guidelines for understanding pet food formulations and health claims differentiate between "market-speak" and actual clinical benefits for patients, with practical advice for evaluating appropriate foods.

Book details

List price: $88.95
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 5/21/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 576
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.21" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 2.442
Language: English




Basics of Nutrition



Energy and Water



Carbohydrates



Fats



Protein and Amino Acids



Vitamins



Minerals



Digestion and Absorption



Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats



Nutritional Idiosyncrasies of the Cat



Energy Balance



Carbohydrate Metabolism



Fat Requirements



Protein Requirements



Vitamin and Mineral Requirements



Pet Foods



History and Regulation of Pet Foods



Pet Food Labels



Nutrient Content of Pet Foods



Types of Pet Foods



Evaluation of Pet Foods



Feeding Management Throughout the Life Cycle



Feeding Regimens for Dogs and Cats



Pregnancy and Lactation



Nutritional Care of Neonatal Puppies and Kittens



Growth



Adult Maintenance



Performance



Geriatrics



Nutritional Myths and Feeding Practices



Nutritionally Responsive Disorders



Inherited Disorders of Nutrient Metabolism



Development and Treatment of Obesity



Diabetes Mellitus



Dietary Management of Urolithiasis in Cats and Dogs



Nutritionally-Responsive Dermatoses



Chronic Renal Failure



Feline Hepatic Lipidosis



Dental Health and Diet



Nutritional Management of Gastrointestinal Disease



Nutritional Care of Cancer Patients



Nutrition and Mobility NEW!



Nutrition and the Heart NEW!



Estimated Metabolizable Energy Requirements for Dogs



Estimated Metabolizable Energy Requirements of Adult Cats



Standard Weights for American Kennel Club (AKC) Dog Breeds (lbs)


Glossary