HomeLibraryCanine and Feline Nutrition - Elsevier eBook on Vitalsource (Retail Access Card): A Resource for Companion Animal Professionals
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Canine and Feline Nutrition - Elsevier eBook on Vitalsource (Retail Access Card): A Resource for Companion Animal Professionals
by Case, Linda P., Daristotle, Leighann, Hayek, Michael G.
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ISBN-139780323094900
ISBN-100323094902
PublisherMosby
Published05-2010
Edition3
LanguageEnglish
FormatOther/Unknown
Pages676
About This Book
- Tables and boxes provide quick reference to the most important clinical information.
- Key points summarize essential information at a glance.
- A useful Nutritional Myths and Feeding Practices chapter dispels and corrects common food myths.
- New clinical information covers a wide range of emerging nutrition topics including the role of the omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid families in pet health and disease management.
- Coverage of pet food safety and pet food ingredients includes both commercially and home-prepared foods and provides answers to pet owners' questions on these topics.
- Completely updated content reflects the latest findings in clinical nutrition research.
- Information regarding functional ingredients and dietary supplementation provides a scientifically based rationale for recommending or advising against dietary supplements.
- Guidelines for understanding pet food formulations and health claims differentiate between "market-speak" and actual clinical benefits for patients, with practice advice for evaluating and selecting appropriate foods.