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9780750688987

Companion Animal Nutrition : A Manual for Veterinary Nurses and Technicians

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  • ISBN13:

    9780750688987

  • ISBN10:

    075068898X

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2008-02-29
  • Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science div
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Summary

This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. It applies theory-based knowledge to everyday veterinary practice through the use of case studies and clinical examples. Covering species currently kept as pets, including dogs, cats, exotic species, horses and birds, this book provides a thorough grounding in all aspects of nutrition and feeding. Explains key nutrition aspects for specific clinical problems using numerous case studies relating theory to practice Covers all clinical conditions seen in practice, including post surgical care and nutritional care following trauma Provides a thorough understanding of the nutritional needs of an animal at all stages in its life Dividing clinical problems into key nutritional points, it also includes a wealth of essential information such as instant access to frequently asked questions, unit conversion tables and much more Multiple choice questions are provided for self testing and remediation

Table of Contents

List of Abbreviations
Anatomy and Physiology
Anatomy and Physiology of the Digestive System
Nutrients and Digestion
Nutrients
Food and Feeding
Nutritional Assessment
Lifestage diets
Lifestage diets
Clinical Nutrition
Cancer
Cardiac
Critical Care
Dental disease
Dermatological disease
Endocrine
Diabetes
Equine metabolic syndrome
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Dog, Cat and Rabbit
Equine
Hepatic disorders
Immune function and Cognitive Dysfunction
Immune function
Cognitive Dysfunction
Musculoskeletal
Nutritional-related skeletal disorders
Developmental orthopaedic disorders
Secondary nutritional hyperparathyroidism
Arthritis
Exertional rhabdomyolysis
Laminitis
Obesity
Perioperative Feeding
Urinary system
Renal failure
Lower urinary tract system
Canine urolithiasis
FLUTD
Rabbit urolithiasiS
Avian and Reptile Nutrition
Avian Nutrition
Reptile Nutrition
Appendices
Frequently asked questions
Food conversions
Diet history sheet
Methods of increasing water consumption in animals
Unit conversions tables
Multiple choice questions
Glossary
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