Applied Veterinary Clinical Nutrition: A Comprehensive Guide

By Andrea J. Fascetti, a renowned author in the field of veterinary medicine, Applied Veterinary Clinical Nutrition serves as a well-referenced clinical resource for canine and feline nutrition. The second edition of this book has been fully revised to reflect new advances and information throughout, including two new chapters covering birds and small mammals.

This book provides clinically oriented solutions for integrating nutrition into clinical practice, with introductory chapters covering the foundation and science behind the recommendations. It also includes extensive references for further reading in every chapter. Contributions from more than 25 leading veterinary nutritionists make this book a valuable resource on the principles of small animal nutrition and feeding practices in health or disease.

Key Topics Covered

Applied Veterinary Clinical Nutrition covers a wide range of topics, including:

• Integration of nutrition into clinical practice, basic nutrition, energy requirements, and pet food regulations in North America and Europe that also apply to many other regions.
• Using and reviewing pet food labels and product guides, feeding the healthy dog and cat, and abridged clinical nutrition topics for companion avian species & small mammals.
• Commercial and home-prepared diets, and nutritional management of body weight and orthopedic, skin, and gastrointestinal diseases.
• Nutritional management of exocrine, hepatobiliary, kidney, lower urinary tract, endocrine, cardiovascular, and oncological diseases as well as enteral and parenteral nutrition.

This book is a widely trusted and practical daily reference for veterinary practitioners including specialists, residents, and students seeking expert information on feeding their canine, feline, avian, and small mammalian patients.

Author

Andrea J. Fascetti is a well-known author and expert in the field of veterinary medicine. His work on Applied Veterinary Clinical Nutrition has been highly praised by veterinary professionals and pet owners alike.

Publication Details

Applied Veterinary Clinical Nutrition was published by Wiley on August 9, 2023. The book is available in English and features ISBNs 9781119375142 and 9781119375326.