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Canine and Feline Nutrition - 3rd Edition: A Resource for Companion Animal Professionals

   Author(s): Linda P. Case MS, Leighann Daristotle DVM PhD, Michael G. Hayek PhD, Melody Foess Raasch DVM  

                                    Publisher: Mosby, Year: 2010                                           

 Description: 

How well can you answer questions from pet owners regarding proper diet and feeding? Canine and Feline Nutrition, 3rd Edition describes the role of nutrition and its health and wellness effects, and the dietary management of various dog and cat disorders. By using the cutting-edge research and information on clinical nutrition from the book, you will be able to make recommendations on 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 extensive, head-to - tail reporting and wide-ranging expertise to help dog and cat owners make safe eating and feeding decisions to improve the safety of their pets and prolong their lives.

Tables and boxes have the most relevant clinical information for fast reference.

• At a glance, key points sum up essential information.
• A useful chapter on Nutritional Myths and Feeding Practices dissipates and correct common myths about food.
• New clinical information covers a wide range of emerging nutritional topics including the role of families with omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in pet health and disease control.
• Coverage of pet food safety and pet food ingredients includes both commercially and home-made foods and provides answers to questions on these topics from pet owners.
• The fully updated content reflects the latest clinical nutrition research findings.
• Information about functional ingredients and dietary supplementation provides a scientifically-based rationale against dietary supplements to recommend or advise against.
• Guidelines for understanding formulations of pet foods and health claims distinguish between "market-speak" and actual clinical benefits for patients, with practical advice for assessing and selecting appropriate food.

Book Review:

How well can you answer questions from pet owners regarding proper diet and feeding? Canine and Feline Nutrition, 3rd Edition describes the role of nutrition and its health and wellness effects, and the dietary management of various dog and cat disorders. By using the cutting-edge research and information on clinical nutrition from the book, you will be able to make recommendations on 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 comprehensive, head-to - tail coverage and wide-ranging knowledge to help dog and cat owners make healthy nutrition and feeding choices to enhance the health of their pets to extend their lives.

• Tables and boxes provide the most important clinical information for quick reference.
• At a glance, key points summarize key information.
• A useful chapter on Nutritional Myths and Feeding Practices dissipates and corrects common myths about food.
• New clinical information covers a wide range of emerging nutritional topics including the role of families with omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in pet health and disease control.
• Coverage of pet food safety and pet food ingredients includes both commercially and home-made foods and provides answers to questions on these topics from pet owners.
• The fully updated content reflects the latest clinical nutrition research findings.
• Information about functional ingredients and dietary supplementation provides a scientifically-based rationale against dietary supplements to recommend or advise against.
• Guidelines for understanding formulations of pet foods and health claims distinguish between "market-speak" and actual clinical benefits for patients, with practical advice for assessing and selecting appropriate food.