Atlas of Practical Nutrition and Feeding in Cats and Dogs
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Atlas of Practical Nutrition and Feeding in Cats and Dogs
THE VETERINARIANS’ PUBLISHING HOUSE pets Atlas of Practical Nutrition and Feeding in Cats and Dogs (VOLUME I) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Author: Roberto Elices Mínguez. Number of pages: 96. Format: 24 x 33 cm. Binding: H ard cover with UVI gloss finish. ISBN: 978-84-92569-40-3. Year: 2010. Who said nutrition is boring? Not in this book, since it has been transformed into a succession of graphic illustrations where simple, concise texts and numerous diagrams, drawings and images enable the veterinary surgeon to see all the fundamental aspects of nutrition in cats and dogs. From digestive physiology and feeding behaviour to evaluation of body condition and morphometric measurements, characterisation of the immediate principles and the description of energy and nutrient requirements, this atlas is a series of pages containing great informative and visual wealth that will entertain the reader while furthering their knowledge of pet nutrition. Aimed at veterinary surgeons, students, teachers and professionals working in the sector. More information Centro Empresarial El Trovador, planta 8, oficina I - Plaza Antonio Beltrán Martínez, 1 • 50002 Zaragoza - España Tel.: 976 461 480 • Fax: 976 423 000 • [email protected] • Grupo Asís Biomedia, S.L. THE VETERINARIANS’ PUBLISHING HOUSE Roberto Elices Mínguez Curriculum vitae BSc and PhD in Veterinary Medicine from the Complutense University of Madrid. Lecturer in Animal Nutrition and Pet Nutrition. Veterinary Surgeon in the Small Animal Medical Service (Endocrinology and Obesity) at the Clinical Veterinary Hospital of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of Madrid. (UCM). Veterinary Surgeon –medicine and surgery– for pets in private centres. Start Previous Next Centro Empresarial El Trovador, planta 8, oficina I - Plaza Antonio Beltrán Martínez, 1 • 50002 Zaragoza - España Tel.: 976 461 480 • Fax: 976 423 000 • [email protected] • Grupo Asís Biomedia, S.L. THE VETERINARIANS’ PUBLISHING HOUSE Atlas of Practical Nutrition and Feeding in Cats and Dogs (Vol. I) CONTENTS 1. Carnivores and omnivores by nature 2. The digestive process (I): mouth and stomach 3. The digestive process (II): small and large intestine 4. Assessment of body condition 5. Body scoring system 6. Morphometric measurements 7. Water 8. Water requirements 9. Energy requirements 10.How are energy requirements established? 11.Proteins and amino acids 12.Protein metabolism 13.Excess of proteins 14.Protein and amino acid requirements (I) 15.Protein and amino acid requirements (II) 16.An essential amino acid in cats: Taurine 17.Protein quality 18.Lipids: functions and metabolism 19.Lipid requirements in pets 20.Carbohydrates Start Previous Next Centro Empresarial El Trovador, planta 8, oficina I - Plaza Antonio Beltrán Martínez, 1 • 50002 Zaragoza - España Tel.: 976 461 480 • Fax: 976 423 000 • [email protected] • Grupo Asís Biomedia, S.L. THE VETERINARIANS’ PUBLISHING HOUSE 21.Metabolism of carbohydrates 22.Fibre 23.Fibre metabolism and requirements 24.Factors affecting vitamin and mineral requirements 25.Vitamins 26.Minerals 27.Electrolyte and acid-base balance of rations 28.How do we express nutrient requirements in pets? 29.Packaging labels (I) 30.Packaging labels (II) 31.Dry foods 32.Semi-wet and wet foods 33.Food choices and comparison criteria 34.Comparing foods with different degrees of moisture 35.How is the energy content in food determined? 36.Other methods to evaluate food energy 37.How do we calculate the daily ration? 38.“Extra” feeding 39.Dietary changes and how to implement them 40.Homemade food 41.Homemade food recipes 42.Preparing rations and results Start Previous Next Centro Empresarial El Trovador, planta 8, oficina I - Plaza Antonio Beltrán Martínez, 1 • 50002 Zaragoza - España Tel.: 976 461 480 • Fax: 976 423 000 • [email protected] • Grupo Asís Biomedia, S.L. Start Previous Next Start Previous Next Start Previous Next Start Previous Next Start Previous Next Start Previous Next Start Previous