Canine and Feline Nutrition: A Resource for Companion Animal Professionals

by Linda P. Case MS, Leighann Daristotle DVM, PhD, Michael G. Hayek PhD, Melody Foess Raasch DVM

Overview

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 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.

• 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 clinical information 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.
• Coverage of pet food safety and pet food ingredients includes both commercially and home-prepared foods and provides answers to pet owners’ questions on these topics.
• Completely updated content reflects the latest findings in clinical nutrition research.
• Information regarding 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 practice advice for evaluating and selecting appropriate foods.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780323066198
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	05/21/2010
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	576
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.90(d)

Table of Contents

Section 1: Basics of Nutrition
1. Energy and Water
2. Carbohydrates
3. Fats
4. Protein and Amino Acids
5. Vitamins
6. Minerals
7. Digestion and Absorption
Section 2: Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats
8. Nutritional Idiosyncrasies of the Cat
9. Energy Balance
10. Carbohydrate Metabolism
11. Fat Requirements
12. Protein Requirements
13. Vitamin and Mineral Requirements
Section 3: Pet Foods
14. 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
Section 4: Feeding Management Throughout the Life Cycle
19. 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
Section 5: Nutritionally Responsive Disorders
27. 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  NEW!
38. Nutrition and the Heart  NEW!
Appendix 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)
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What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

Your complete guide to dog and cat nutrition

Editorial Reviews

"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."

"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."

Vets Today, December 2010.

"A sound and useful refresher, training aid and even a quick reference for veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses, and practice pet health advisers."

The Veterinary Record, Feb 2011

From the Publisher

This book attempts to convey an understanding of thebasic nutrition and nutritional requirements of cats and dogs. Thepurpose is to provide pet professionals and hobbyists an understandingof basic nutrition to enable them to provide optimal nutritional carethroughout the life of the cat or dog. These worthy objectives are metby the authors. This book is intended for companion animalveterinarians, veterinary students, animal scientists, nutritionists,breeders, exhibitors, judges, trainers, hobbyists, and any others whocare about the health and well-being of their cat or dog. Numerouscolor tables and some black-and-white figures are featured. The bookhas a nice layout, with six broad sections that are divided intoseveral chapters and concluded by a review of the key points. It is anattractive book. This is a useful book for the student and hobbyistas well as a good reference for the practicing small animalveterinarian. Written in a clear and concise manner, it addresses factsas well as myths in this important area of pet care. I recommend thisbook to students, libraries, and bookstores.

Lyne Marie Ross

This book covers in a very thorough manner companion animal nutrition. It is composed of 38 chapters and six appendixes, divided into six integrated and topically focused sections that cover basics of nutrition, nutrient requirements, pet foods, feeding management, feeding practices, and nutritionally responsive disorders. The table of contents provides excellent access to topics and at the conclusion of each section key points are summarized and references listed. This book provides a concise examination of the science of companion animal nutrition and practical information about feeding management for dogs and cats. This is a valuable source of information for veterinarians, nutritionists, animal scientists, veterinary and animal science students, and others working with companion animals. The authors have written a text that deals with the subject matter factually and in an easy to grasp manner. The section about feeding practices is rich in information and well documented. The key points provided after each section offer excellent summaries of the section's content and provide a quick reference and guide for the reader. The appendixes offer a wealth of tabulated information that is of interest to the nutritionist as well as the practicing veterinarian. In places, the book contains typographical or format errors that should have been edited. Overall, the book is excellent, easy-to-read, and contains valuable information for anyone interested in nutrition of the dog and cat. The book, however, is not as detailed as Hand's Small Animal Clinical Nutrition, 4th Edition (Mark Morris Institute, 2000), which provides a thorough and detailed treatment of companion animalclinical nutrition intended for veterinarians.

H. Fred Troutt