Applied Veterinary Clinical Nutrition

Well-referenced clinical resource for canine and feline nutrition, with  expansions throughout and two new chapters covering birds and small  mammals.

Fully revised to reflect new advances and information  throughout, the Second Edition of Applied Veterinary Clinical Nutrition  presents current, authoritative information on all aspects of small  companion animal nutrition. The book provides clinically oriented  solutions for integrating nutrition into clinical practice, with  introductory chapters covering the foundation and science behind the  recommendations and extensive references for further reading in every  chapter.

With contributions from more than 25 leading veterinary  nutritionists, Applied Veterinary Clinical Nutrition covers topics such  as:
Integration of nutrition into clinical practice, basic  nutrition, energy requirements, and pet food regulations in North  America and Europe that also apply to many other regionsUsing and  reviewing pet food labels and product guides, feeding the healthy dog  and cat, and abridged clinical nutrition topics for companion avian  species & small mammalsCommercial and home-prepared diets, and  nutritional management of body weight and orthopedic, skin, and  gastrointestinal diseasesNutritional management of exocrine,  hepatobiliary, kidney, lower urinary tract, endocrine, cardiovascular,  and oncological diseases as well as enteral and parenteral nutrition
A  valuable resource on the principles of small animal nutrition and  feeding practices in health or disease, Applied Veterinary Clinical  Nutrition is a widely trusted and practical daily reference for  veterinary practitioners including specialists, residents, and students  seeking expert information on feeding their canine, feline, avian, and  small mammalian patients.