Nutrition and Disease Management for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses A fully updated edition of the student-friendly guide to veterinary nutrition Diet and nutrition are essential aspects of veterinary care. Proper care and feeding of companion animals can improve health outcomes and help to prevent disease. Meeting the altered dietary needs of a sick animal can facilitate recovery and improve quality of life. For veterinary technicians, nurses, and other veterinary practitioners, a working knowledge of companion animal nutrition is an essential component of overall patient care. Nutrition and Disease Management for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses offers an accessible, up-to-date introduction to the key concepts and elements of veterinary nutrition. With detailed coverage of the fundamentals of veterinary nutrition in addition to the nutritional management for many common small animal diseases, the third edition incorporates all the essentials of veterinary nutrition and dietary management for veterinary patients of any age or health status. Readers of the third edition of Nutrition and Disease Management for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses will also find: Fourteen new chapters, plus additional species in some chapters An added section on prebiotics, probiotics, and synbiotics End-of-chapter summaries with multiple-choice questions and case reviews to facilitate use in the classroom Nutrition and Disease Management for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses is ideal for all veterinary technician students, working veterinary technicians, nurses, and students working towards specialty certification in veterinary nutrition.

Nutrition and Disease Management for Veterinary Technicians and NursesA fully updated edition of the student-friendly guide to veterinary nutritionDiet and nutrition are essential aspects of veterinary care. Proper care and feeding of companion animals can improve health outcomes and help to prevent disease. Meeting the altered dietary needs of a sick animal can facilitate recovery and improve quality of life. For veterinary technicians, nurses, and other veterinary practitioners, a working knowledge of companion animal nutrition is an essential component of overall patient care.Nutrition and Disease Management for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses offers an accessible, up-to-date introduction to the key concepts and elements of veterinary nutrition. With detailed coverage of the fundamentals of veterinary nutrition in addition to the nutritional management for many common small animal diseases, the third edition incorporates all the essentials of veterinary nutrition and dietary management for veterinary patients of any age or health status.Readers of the third edition of Nutrition and Disease Management for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses will also find:* Fourteen new chapters, plus additional species in some chapters* An added section on prebiotics, probiotics, and synbiotics* End-of-chapter summaries with multiple-choice questions and case reviews to facilitate use in the classroomNutrition and Disease Management for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses is ideal for all veterinary technician students, working veterinary technicians, nurses, and students working towards specialty certification in veterinary nutrition.

Preface xxiiiAcknowledgments xxvAbout the Companion Website xxviiSection I The Basics of Nutrition 11 Nutrients and Energy 32 Water 113 Carbohydrates 154 Fats 215 Protein and Amino Acids 276 Vitamins 337 Minerals 478 Digestion and Absorption 559 Energy Balance 6110 Gastrointestinal Microbiome 6911 Prebiotics, Probiotics and Synbiotics 7712 Nutrition Calculations 83Section II Nutritional Requirements of Dogs and Cats 8913 History and Regulation of Pet Foods 9114 Pet Food Labels 97Other Label Claims 104References 10415 Nutrient Content of Pet Foods 10516 Types of Pet Foods 11317 Raw Food Diets 12118 Grain-Free and Boutique Diets 12719 Additives and Pet Food Preservatives 13320 Homemade Diets 14121 Resources for Alternative Diets 147Section III Feeding Management for Dogs and Cats 15122 Feeding Regimens for Dogs and Cats 15323 Nutritional Assessment 16324 Pregnancy and Lactation in Dogs 17325 Pregnancy and Lactation in Cats 17926 Neonatal Puppies and Kittens 18527 Growth in Dogs 19128 Growth in Cats 19929 Adult Maintenance in Dogs 20530 Adult Maintenance in Cats 21331 Feeding the Healthy Geriatric Dog and Cat 22132 Performance and Dogs 22733 Feeding Requirements of Cats 23534 Nutrition Myths 24135 Cost of Feeding 247Section IV Nutritional Disease Management for Dogs and Cats 24936 Nutritional Management of Gastrointestinal Disorders 25137 Critical Care Nutrition 26138 Assisted Feeding in Dogs and Cats 26939 Liver Disease 28140 Dermatology 28941 Fatty Acids in Disease Management 29942 Endocrinology 30743 Cancer Nutrition 31544 Refeeding Syndrome 32345 Cardiac Disease 32946 Musculoskeletal 33947 Weight Management 35148 Cachexia 36149 Dental Health 36750 Nutritional Management of Pancreatitis 37951 Nutrition in Pancreatic Insufficiency 38552 Nutritional Management of Hyperlipidemia in Dogs and Cats 39153 Brain Aging/Cognitive Dysfunction 39754 Kidney Disease 40555 Nutritional Management of Digestive Disease in Brachycephalic Dogs 41356 Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease 419Section V Feeding Management for other Companion Animals 42757 Avian 42958 Small Pet Mammals and Reptiles 44159 Equine 451References 461Index 463