{"product_id":"canine-and-feline-nutrition-a-resource-for-companion-animal-professionals-paperback-9780323066198","title":"Canine and Feline Nutrition; A Resource for Companion Animal Professionals (Paperback \/ softback) 9780323066198","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eCanine and Feline Nutrition\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Resource for Companion Animal Professionals\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour complete guide to dog and cat nutrition \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eLinda P. Case (Author), Leighann Daristotle (Author), Michael G. Hayek (Author), Melody Foess Raasch (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780323066198, Elsevier Health Sciences\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 29 June 2010\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e576 pages, 100 illustrations\u003cbr\u003e23.4 x 19 x 3.5 cm, 0.86 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Providing ‘Information…of value to veterinarians, animal scientists, nutritionists, breeders, exhibitors, judges, trainers, and hobbyists..the book is a sound and useful refresher, training aid and even a quick reference for veterinary surgeon, veterinary nurse, and practice pet health adviser.\" \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This book...is a good summary of the latest knowledge in the field...the format and the affordable price make it a useful tool for everyone to refer to in the clinic.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVets Today, December 2010.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A sound and useful refresher, training aid and even a quick reference for veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses, and practice pet health advisers.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Veterinary Record, Feb 2011\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow well can you answer pet owners' questions about proper diet and feeding? \u003cb\u003eCanine and Feline Nutrition, 3rd Edition\u003c\/b\u003e describes the role of nutrition and its effects upon health and wellness and the dietary 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 sound nutrition and feeding choices to promote their pets' health to prolong their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTables and boxes\u003c\/b\u003e provide quick reference to the most important clinical information.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKey points\u003c\/b\u003e summarize essential information at a glance.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA useful\u003ci\u003e Nutritional Myths and Feeding Practices\u003c\/i\u003e chapter\u003c\/b\u003e dispels and corrects common food myths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNew clinical information\u003c\/b\u003e covers a wide range of emerging nutrition topics including the role of the omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid families in pet health and disease management. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCoverage of pet food safety and pet food ingredients\u003c\/b\u003e includes both commercially and home-prepared foods and provides answers to pet owners’ questions on these topics. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompletely updated content \u003c\/b\u003ereflects the latest findings in clinical nutrition research. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInformation regarding functional ingredients and dietary supplementation\u003c\/b\u003e provides a scientifically based rationale for recommending or advising against dietary supplements. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGuidelines for understanding pet food formulations and health claims\u003c\/b\u003e differentiate between \"market-speak\" and actual clinical benefits for patients, with practice advice for evaluating and selecting appropriate foods. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 1: Basics of Nutrition \u003c\/b\u003e1. Energy and Water 2. Carbohydrates 3. Fats 4. Protein and Amino Acids 5. Vitamins 6. Minerals 7. Digestion and Absorption \u003cb\u003eSection 2: Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats \u003c\/b\u003e8. Nutritional Idiosyncrasies of the Cat 9. Energy Balance 10. Carbohydrate Metabolism 11. Fat Requirements 12. Protein Requirements 13. Vitamin and Mineral Requirements \u003cb\u003eSection 3: Pet Foods \u003c\/b\u003e14. 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 \u003cb\u003eSection 4: Feeding Management Throughout the Life Cycle \u003c\/b\u003e19. 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 \u003cb\u003eSection 5: Nutritionally Responsive Disorders \u003c\/b\u003e27. 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  \u003cb\u003eNEW! \u003c\/b\u003e38. Nutrition and the Heart  \u003cb\u003eNEW! \u003c\/b\u003eAppendix 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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Veterinary medicine: small animals [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Veterinary medicine: small animals\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Veterinary%20medicine:%20small%20animals%20%5Bpets%5D%20%5BMZC%5D%22\"\u003epets MZC\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Mosby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46648111169816,"sku":"9780323066198","price":62.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780323066198.jpg?v=1694988848","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/canine-and-feline-nutrition-a-resource-for-companion-animal-professionals-paperback-9780323066198","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}