Nutrition for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses
Nutrition for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses serves an introduction to the fundamentals of nutrition and also a guide to monitoring the nutritional needs of patients in daily practice. Students will benefit from the clear and consistent approach to basic principles of nutrition. Practicing technicians and nurses will appreciate the practical applications and techniques for managing the nutritional needs of both sick and healthy patients and guidance for educating clients. Focusing on the...
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Nutrition is an area of veterinary medicine in which technicians and nurses can play an active role. To do so requires an understanding of basic digestion, nutrient use by the body and how food affects patients throughout their lives. Nutrition for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses serves an introduction to the fundamentals of nutrition and also a guide to monitoring the nutritional needs of patients in daily practice. Students will benefit from the clear and consistent approach to basic principles of nutrition. Practicing technicians and nurses will appreciate the practical applications and techniques for managing the nutritional needs of both sick and healthy patients and guidance for educating clients. Focusing on the unique interests of technicians and nurses, the book is not only relevant and technical but also understandable and usable. * Focuses on the unique interests of technicians and nurses * Offers a clear and consistent approach to the basic principles of nutrition * Provides practical applications and techniques for managing the nutritional needs of sick and healthy patients * Includes guidance for educating clients
Preface viiAcknowledgements xiBasics of Nutrition 1Nutrients and Energy 3Water 11Carbohydrates 15Fats 19Protein and Amino Acids 25Vitamins 33Minerals 49Digestion and Absorption 59Energy Balance 67Nutritional Requirements of Dogs and Cats 75History and Regulation of Pet Foods 77Pet Food Labels 85Nutrient Content of Pet Foods 95Types of Pet Foods 103Raw Food Diets: Fact versus Fiction 111Pet Food Preservatives 117Homemade Diets 123Feeding Management for Dogs and Cats 129Feeding Regimens for Dogs and Cats 131Body Condition Scoring 139Pregnancy and Lactation in Dogs 145Pregnancy and Lactation in Cats 149Neonatal Puppies and Kittens 153Growth in Dogs 159Growth in Cats 169Adult Maintenance in Dogs 173Adult Maintenance in Cats 177Feeding the Healthy Geriatric Dog and Cat 181Performance and Dogs 189Nutritional Requirements of Cats 197Nutrition Myths 205Nutritional Support 211Assisted Feeding in Dogs and Cats 221Webliography 231Index 233
\ From the Publisher"This book is recommended for veterinary technicians in a small animal practice as well as students of veterinary nursing due to its comprehensive coverage of veterinary nutrition in the dog and cat. Overall, the strength of this book is its ability to serve as a good handbook for the basics of dog and cat nutrition." Journal of the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science\ \ \
