This comprehensive guide provides diet and feeding recommendations for both healthy and sick animals. Recommendations are based on a physical and nutritional assessment of the patient, and the wishes and abilities of clients. Suggested dietary interventions are assessed based on indications, possible adverse reactions, contradictions, and ongoing evaluation. The book also raises questions concerning the appropriateness of various commercial foods, assesses the validity of advertising claims, and addresses requests for recipes for home-made foods. The ultimate goal is to sustain the nutritional health of pets without adversely affecting the quality of the bond between clients and their pets. The coverage extends to dogs, cats, and basic exotic pets.
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Höhe: 229 mm
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978-0-7216-0123-6 (9780721601236)
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Preface Introduction - ACVN Method Nutritional Assessment 1 History 2 Physical Exam 3 Body Conditioning Scoring 4 Laboratory Evaluation Normal Dogs 5 Gestation and Lactation 6 Growth 7 Adults 8 Athletes 9 Geriatric Dogs Normal Cats 10 Gestation and Lactation 11 Growth 12 Adults 13 Geriatrics 14 Nutrient Needs Specific to Cats Diet Factors 15 Evaluating Commercial Diets Feeding Factors Clinical Dietetics 16 Introduction 17 Nutrient-Related diseases 18 Diet-Induced Diseases Contemporary Issues in Clinical Nutrition 19 Complementary and Alternative Medicine 20 Evaluating Information on the Web 21 Evidence-Based Medicine 22 The Trans-Theoretical Model of Behavior Change Basic Exotic Pet Nutrition Nutrient Sensitive Diseases Appendices A. NRC and AAFCO Nutrient Recommendations for Adult Dogs and Cats per 1,000 kcal ME B. Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats C. AAFCO Protocol Tests D. Some Ingredients Listed on Commonly Purchased Cat Foods in the United States, the Nutrients they Contain, and their Function in the Diet E. Examples of Official Definitions of Feed Ingredients Establishet by the AAFCO F. Homemade Diets and Exchange Lists G. Common Veterinary Drug-Nutrient Interactions H. Approximate Resting Energy Needs of Dogs and Cats Forms
