The Management of Pet Obesity provides veterinary practitioners with essential information on obesity-related topics for small animals, exotic animals and pet birds.
Topics covered include:
The causes and incidence of obesity
The nutritional requirements of a range of animals
Body condition scoring and assessment
Co-morbidities such as diabetes
An independent overview of feeding options and species-specific guidance
The Management of Pet Obesity is ideal for veterinary nurses, student veterinary nurses and animal nutritionists approaching the complex topic of pet obesity. It will also be of interest to pet owners and anyone in the position of giving advice or guidance on pet nutrition and weight management.
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02 The nutrient revolution |
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03 Common misconceptions of feeding |
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04 Weight management clinics |
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06 Marketing and consumer behavior |
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07 Assessment of available diets |
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08 Basic overview of the digestive system |
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09 Feeding commonly kept small companion animals |
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10 Feeding commonly kept exotic pets |
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11 Feeding commonly kept pet birds |
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| Bibliography |
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| Index |
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Victoria Bowes - Animal Welfare and Veterinary Nursing Department, Warwickshire College, UK
Helen Coleman - Animal Welfare and Veterinary Nursing Department, Warwickshire College, UK
