How well can you answer pet owners' questions about proper diet & feeding? Canine & Feline Nutrition 3rd Edition describes the role of nutrition & its effect on health & wellness & the dietary management of various disorders of dogs & cats By using the book's cutting-edge research & clinical nutrition information you'll be able to make recommendations of appropriate pet food & proper feeding guidelines Pet nutrition experts Linda P Case MS Leighann Daristotle DVM Ph D Michael G Hayek Ph D & Melody Foess Raasch DVM provide complete head-to-tail coverage & a broad scope of knowledge so you can help dog & cat owners make sound nutrition & feeding choices to promote their pets' health to prolong their lives Tables & boxes provide quick reference to the most important clinical information Key points summarize essential information at a glance A useful Nutritional Myths & Feeding Practices chapter dispels & corrects common food myths New clinical information covers a wide range of emerging nutrition topics including the role of the omega-3 & omega-6 fatty acid families in pet health & disease management Coverage of pet food safety & pet food ingredients
Includes:: both commercially & home-prepared foods & provides answers to pet owners' questions on these topics Completely updated content reflects the latest findings in clinical nutrition research Information regarding functional ingredients & dietary supplementation provides a scientifically based rationale for recommending or advising against dietary supplements Guidelines for understanding pet food formulations & health claims differentiate between market-speak & actual clinical benefits for patients with practice advice for evaluating & selecting appropriate foods