Canine and Feline Nutrition : A Resource for Companion Animal Professionals,9780323004435

Canine and Feline Nutrition : A Resource for Companion Animal Professionals

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Edition: 2nd
ISBN13: 9780323004435
ISBN10: 0323004431
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2000-08-01
Publisher(s): Elsevier Science Health Science div
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Summary

This new edition focuses on the dietary management of the healthy animal as opposed to dietary treatment during disease. It provides an in-depth examination of nutritional principles, nutrient requirements, feeding management and treatment of nutritionally responsive diseases. Thoroughly revised throughout - with 5 new chapters - it provides essential information on dietary management for practitioners, student veterinarians and companion animal enthusiasts.

Table of Contents

SECTION 1 BASICS OF NUTRITION
Energy and Water
3(12)
Measurement of Energy in the Diet
4(4)
Energy Density
8(3)
Energy Imbalance
11(1)
Water
12(3)
Carbohydrates
15(4)
Fats
19(4)
Protein and Amino Acids
23(6)
Vitamins
29(12)
Vitamin A
29(2)
Vitamin D
31(3)
Vitamin E
34(1)
Vitamin K
35(1)
B-Complex Vitamins
36(4)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
40(1)
Minerals
41(12)
Calcium and Phosphorus
41(4)
Magnesium
45(1)
Sulfur
45(1)
Iron
46(1)
Copper
47(1)
Zinc
47(1)
Manganese
48(1)
Iodine
48(1)
Selenium
49(1)
Cobalt
49(1)
Chromium
49(1)
Other Microminerals
50(1)
Electrolytes
50(3)
Digestion and Absorption
53(18)
Mouth
53(1)
Esophagus
54(1)
Stomach
55(1)
Small Intestine
56(3)
Large Intestine (Colon)
59(12)
Key Points
61(3)
References
64(7)
SECTION 2 NUTRIENT REQUIREMENTS OF DOGS AND CATS
Nutritional Idiosyncrasies of the Cat
71(4)
Energy Balance
75(14)
Energy Expenditure
75(3)
Food and Energy Intake
78(5)
Determination of Energy Requirements of Dogs and Cats
83(5)
Water
88(1)
Carbohydrate Metabolism
89(4)
Fats
93(6)
Fat as an Energy Source
93(1)
Fat as a Source of Essential Fatty Acids
94(1)
Dietary Fat and Essential Fatty Acid Requirements
95(1)
Deficiencies and Excesses
96(3)
Protein and Amino Acids
99(18)
Factors Affecting Protein Requirements
101(2)
Protein Requirements
103(8)
Essential Amino Acids of Special Concern
111(3)
Protein Deficiency in Dogs and Cats
114(1)
Protein Excess in Dogs and Cats
115(2)
Vitamins and Minerals
117(26)
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
117(6)
Water-Soluble Vitamins
123(1)
Minerals
123(20)
Key Points
129(2)
References
131(12)
SECTION 3 PET FOODS
History and Regulation of Pet Foods
143(10)
History
143(2)
Governing Agencies
145(4)
Current Pet Food Regulations
149(4)
Pet Food Lables
153(12)
What Consumers Can Learn from the Pet Food Label
153(5)
The Changing Pet Food Label
158(2)
Pet Food Advertising
160(5)
Nutrient Content of Pet Foods
165(22)
Methods for Determining Nutrient Content
165(5)
Expression of Nutrient Content
170(4)
Common Pet Food Ingredients
174(13)
Types of Pet Foods
187(12)
Dry Pet Foods
187(3)
Canned Pet Foods
190(2)
Semimoist Pet Foods
192(1)
Snacks and Treats
193(1)
Brands of Pet Foods
193(3)
Homemade Diets
196(1)
Veterinary Diets
196(3)
Evaluation of Commercial Pet Foods
199(18)
Complete and Balanced
200(1)
Palatability
200(2)
Digestibility
202(3)
Metabolizable Energy Content
205(1)
Feeding Cost
206(1)
Reputation of the Manufacturer
206(1)
Other Factors
207(10)
Key Points
209(2)
References
211(6)
SECTION 4 FEEDING MANAGEMENT THROUGHOUT THE LIFE CYCLE
Feeding Regimens for Dogs and Cats
217(8)
Normal Feeding Behavior
217(2)
What to Feed
219(1)
When and How to Feed: Feeding Regimens
220(3)
Determining How Much to Feed
223(2)
Pregnancy and Lactation
225(8)
Prebreeding Feeding and Care
225(2)
Feeding Management during Gestation and Parturition
227(3)
Feeding Management during Lactation
230(1)
Feeding the Dam during Weaning
231(1)
Supplementation during Gestation and Lactation
232(1)
Nutritional Care of Neonatal Puppies and Kittens
233(12)
Composition of Natural Milk
233(2)
Normal Development of Puppies and Kittens
235(1)
Introduction of Solid Food
236(1)
Nutritional Care of Orphans
237(8)
Growth
245(10)
Dietary Requirements of Growing Dogs and Cats
245(5)
Pet Food Digestibility and Energy Density
250(1)
Feeding Procedures during Growth
251(4)
Adult Maintenance
255(4)
Performance and Stress
259(16)
Endurance Performance
259(11)
Sprint Racing Performance
270(1)
Weather Extremes
271(1)
Stress
272(3)
Geriatrics
275(28)
Normal Physiological Changes That Occur with Aging
275(7)
Nutrient Considerations for Older Pets
282(3)
Feeding Management and Care of Older Pets
285(18)
Key Points
288(3)
References
291(12)
SECTION 5 FEEDING PRACTICES: PROBLEMS, FADS, AND FALLACIES
Obesity
303(28)
Effects
303(1)
Types
304(1)
Causes
305(7)
Development
312(1)
Diagnosis
313(4)
Management
317(12)
Maintaining a Reduced State after Weight Loss
329(1)
Prevention
329(2)
Overnutrition and Supplementation
331(14)
Effects of Overnutrition during Growth
331(2)
Energy Intake and Growth Rate
333(4)
Calcium Supplementation
337(6)
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) Supplementation
343(2)
Vitamin Deficiencies and Excesses
345(6)
Vitamin E Deficiency in Cats: Pansteatitis
345(1)
Vitamin A Toxicosis in Cats: Deforming Cervical Spondylosis
346(3)
Thiamin Deficiency
349(1)
Biotin Deficiency
350(1)
Common Nutrition Myths
351(34)
Feeding ``People Foods'' to Dogs and Cats
352(5)
Myth: Feeding Brewer's Yeast or Thiamin Repels Fleas
357(1)
Myth: Feeding Garlic or Onion Repels Fleas
358(1)
Myth: Diet Causes Acute Moist Dermatitis (``Hot Spots'')
358(1)
Myth: Certain Diets Cause Coat Color to Turn Red in Dogs
359(2)
Myth: Type of Diet or Components in the Diet Cause Gastric Dilatation--Volvulus
361(4)
Myth: Ethoxyquin Causes Reproductive Problems, Autoimmune Disease, and Cancer in Dogs
365(1)
Myth: High-Fat Pet Foods Cause Hyperlipidemia
366(1)
Myth: Coprophagy Is Caused by a Nutrient Deficiency
367(18)
Key Points
369(3)
References
372(13)
SECTION 6 NUTRITIONALLY RESPONSIVE DISORDERS
Inherited Disorders of Nutrient Metabolism
385(12)
Malabsorption of Vitamin B12 in Giant Schnauzers
386(1)
Copper-Storage Disease
387(1)
Zinc Malabsorption
388(1)
Hyperlipidemia
389(5)
Purine Metabolism in Dalmatians
394(3)
Diabetes Mellitus
397(12)
Incidence
397(1)
Classification
397(2)
Clinical Signs
399(1)
Dietary Treatment
400(9)
Dietary Management of Urolithiasis in Cats and Dogs
409(20)
Incidence and Clinical Signs
409(2)
Urolith Mineral Type
411(1)
Struvite Urolithiasis in Cats
411(7)
Dietary Management
418(4)
Struvite Urolithiasis in Dogs
422(1)
Calcium Oxalate Urolithiasis in Cats
423(3)
Calcium Oxalate Urolithiasis in Dogs
426(1)
Other Types of Uroliths Found in Cats
427(1)
Other Types of Uroliths Found in Dogs
428(1)
Nutritionally Responsive Dermatoses
429(22)
Protein and Skin Health
429(1)
Vitamin A--Responsive Dermatoses
430(2)
Vitamin E--Responsive Dermatoses
432(1)
Zinc-Responsive Dermatoses
433(2)
Essential Fatty Acids and Skin Disease
435(8)
Food Hypersensitivity (Allergy)
443(8)
Chronic Renal Failure
451(22)
Description and Clinical Signs
451(3)
Progressive Nature
454(1)
Role of Diet in Progression
455(7)
Dietary Management
462(11)
Feline Hepatic Lipidosis
473(4)
Incidence and Cause
473(1)
Clinical Signs and Diagnosis
474(1)
Treatment
475(2)
Dental Health and Diet
477(12)
Description and Incidence
477(4)
Role of Diet in the Development of Dental Disease
481(5)
Prevention of Dental Disease and Maintenance Care
486(3)
Nutritional Management of Gastrointestinal Disease
489(16)
Nutrition-Responsive Gastrointestinal Diseases
489(4)
Initial Management of Intestinal Disease: Fasting vs. Feeding
493(1)
Diet Composition
493(11)
General Recommendations
504(1)
Nutritional Care of Cancer Patients
505(42)
Cancer Cachexia
505(5)
Dietary Management of Cancer Patients
510(2)
Methods of Feeding
512(2)
Conclusion
514(33)
Key Points
515(3)
References
518(29)
Appendix 1 Estimated Metabolizable Energy Requirements of Dogs 547(2)
Appendix 2 Standard Weights for AKC Dog Breeds 549(4)
Appendix 3 AAFCO Nutrient Profiles: Dog Foods 553(2)
Appendix 4 AAFCO Nutrient Profiles: Cat Foods 555(2)
Appendix 5 NRC Minimum Requirements for Growing Dogs 557(2)
Appendix 6 NRC Minimum Requirements for Growing Cats 559(4)
Glossary 563(4)
Index 567

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