Canine and Feline Nutrition: A Resource for Companion Animal Professionals

by Linda P. Case, Leighann Daristotle, Michael G. Hayek

How well can you answer pet owners' questions about proper diet and feeding? Canine and Feline Nutrition, 3rd Edition describes the role of nutrition and its effects upon health and wellness and the dietary management of various disorders of dogs and cats. By using the book's cutting-edge research and clinical nutrition information, you'll be able to make recommendations of 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 complete, head-to-tail coverage and a broad scope of knowledge, so you can help dog and cat owners make sound nutrition and feeding choices to promote their pets' health to prolong their lives.

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.

Genres: Dogs, Cats, Reference, Textbooks, Nonfiction

577 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1995

About the author

Linda Case is a well-known author and dog trainer who speaks world-wide about evidence-based dog training, behavior and nutrition. She taught at the University of Illinois Department of Animal Sciences and College of Veterinary Medicine for 20 years and owns AutumnGold Dog Training Center in Illinois. She writes the popular blog, The Science Dog (https://thesciencedog.wordpress.com/).

Reviews

[Irene ♡ · Rating 3 out of 5]

NO COLOURS THOUGH.

[Zoey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great if you want to do a full study of animal nutrition. But if you are just wanting some basic information it’s a lot of information to shuffle through to find what you are looking for.

[Tad Coles · Rating 4 out of 5]

I worked on this book - Updated 3 chapters (Inherited Disorders of Nutrient Metabolism, Dietary Management of Urolithiasis, and Nutritionally Responsive Dermatoses).

[Lea Anne · Rating 3 out of 5]

I borrowed this book from the library just to read up on diet and the skin. It has some good information to offer. Well written for vet tech/vet classes.

[Tara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Seriously academic though the chapter on reading pet food labels was awesome.