Nutrition for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses

by Wortinger, Ann

• ISBN13: 9780813829135
• ISBN10: 0813829135
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-03-06
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

Nutrition for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses serves an introduction to the fundamentals of nutrition and also a guide to monitoring the nutritional needs of patients in daily practice. Students will benefit from the clear and consistent approach to basic principles of nutrition. Practicing technicians and nurses will appreciate the practical applications and techniques for managing the nutritional needs of both sick and healthy patients and guidance for educating clients. Focusing on the unique interests of technicians and nurses, the book is not only relevant and technical but also understandable and usable.

Author Biography

Ann Wortinger, LVT, VTS (ECC), is the program coordinator for the Veterinary Technology Program at Wayne State University, teaching clinical pathology. With 16 years experience in Internal medicine, Ann founded and coordinated care for the nutritional support service at a major specialty/referral hospital. She obtained her specialty certification in emergency and critical care in 2000, and is a founding member of the Academy of Internal Medicine of Veterinary Technicians, experienced in general practice, emergency and specialty medicine.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. vii
Acknowledgements	p. xi
Basics of Nutrition	p. 1
Nutrients and Energy	p. 3
Water	p. 11
Carbohydrates	p. 15
Fats	p. 19
Protein and Amino Acids	p. 25
Vitamins	p. 33
Minerals	p. 49
Digestion and Absorption	p. 59
Energy Balance	p. 67
Nutritional Requirements of Dogs and Cats	p. 75
History and Regulation of Pet Foods	p. 77
Pet Food Labels	p. 85
Nutrient Content of Pet Foods	p. 95
Types of Pet Foods	p. 103
Raw Food Diets: Fact versus Fiction	p. 111
Pet Food Preservatives	p. 117
Homemade Diets	p. 123
Feeding Management for Dogs and Cats	p. 129
Feeding Regimens for Dogs and Cats	p. 131
Body Condition Scoring	p. 139
Pregnancy and Lactation in Dogs	p. 145
Pregnancy and Lactation in Cats	p. 149
Neonatal Puppies and Kittens	p. 153
Growth in Dogs	p. 159
Growth in Cats	p. 169
Adult Maintenance in Dogs	p. 173
Adult Maintenance in Cats	p. 177
Feeding the Healthy Geriatric Dog and Cat	p. 181
Performance and Dogs	p. 189
Nutritional Requirements of Cats	p. 197
Nutrition Myths	p. 205
Nutritional Support	p. 211
Assisted Feeding in Dogs and Cats	p. 221
Webliography	p. 231
Index	p. 233
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