Applied Veterinary Clinical Nutrition
Andrea J. Fascetti
ISBN: | 9780813806570 |
Publisher: | Blackwell Publishing Professional |
Published: | 1 April, 2008 |
Format: | Hardcover |
Language: | English |
Links | Australian Libraries (Trove) |
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Applied Veterinary Clinical Nutrition
Andrea J. Fascetti
"Applied Veterinary Clinical Nutrition" provides current, clinically relevant nutritional advice intended for use in daily canine and feline practice. Highly practical, the book emphasizes solutions for integrating nutrition into clinical practice, with introductory chapters covering the foundation and science behind the recommendations and extensive references for further reading. Written by a group of leading veterinary nutritionists, "Applied Veterinary Clinical Nutrition" is a valuable resource on the principles of animal nutrition and feeding practices in healthy or diseased dogs and cats. The book begins with an overview of basic nutrition, energy requirements, and the basics of product guides, pet foods, home-prepared diets and dietary supplements. Subsequent chapters delve into feeding the healthy dog and cat, nutrition for weight management, and nutritional principles for a variety of diseases, with the final chapters covering enteral and parenteral nutrition. "Applied Veterinary Clinical Nutrition" is a daily reference for veterinary practitioners, students, and residents seeking authoritative information on feeding animals. Key features Supplies authoritative information from the leading veterinary nutritionistsOffers practical strategies for incorporating nutritional principles into daily clinical small animal practiceProvides a reliable resource on feeding practices in both healthy and diseased dogs and catsCovers basic background information such as energy requirements and pet food choices as well as clinically oriented topics like weight management and nutritional management of diseaseHelps veterinary practitioners of all experience levels to confidently and competently make nutritional recommendations
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