Applied Veterinary Clinical Nutrition: A Comprehensive Guide to Small Companion Animal Nutrition

By Andrea J. Fascetti, Sean J. Delaney, Jennifer A. Larsen, and Cecilia Villaverde, this well-referenced clinical resource provides veterinarians with authoritative information on canine, feline, avian, and small mammalian nutrition.

Integrating Nutrition into Clinical Practice

The Second Edition of Applied Veterinary Clinical Nutrition presents current, clinically oriented solutions for integrating nutrition into daily practice, covering the foundation and science behind the recommendations. With contributions from over 25 leading veterinary nutritionists, this book is an invaluable resource for veterinary practitioners, including specialists, residents, and students.

Key Topics Covered

• Basic nutrition and energy requirements for small companion animals
• Pet food regulations in North America and Europe, applicable to many other regions
• Understanding and reviewing pet food labels and product guides
• Feeding healthy dogs and cats, as well as avian and small mammalian species
• Commercial and home-prepared diets, and nutritional management of various diseases
• Nutritional management of body weight, orthopedic, skin, and gastrointestinal diseases
• Exocrine, hepatobiliary, kidney, lower urinary tract, endocrine, cardiovascular, and oncological diseases
• Enteral and parenteral nutrition, and more

This comprehensive guide provides veterinarians with the knowledge and tools necessary to make informed decisions about their patients’ nutrition, ensuring the best possible outcomes in health and disease.

Book Details

Published by Wiley-Blackwell, the Second Edition of Applied Veterinary Clinical Nutrition is available in hardcover, featuring 656 pages of expert information. ISBN-10: 1119375142, ISBN-13: 978-1119375142.