Publisher Description

The Management of Pet Obesity provides veterinary practitioners with essential information on obesity-related topics for small animals, exotic animals and pet birds.
Topics covered include:
• The causes and incidence of obesity
• The nutritional requirements of a range of animals
• Body condition scoring and assessment
• Co-morbidities such as diabetes
• An independent overview of feeding options and species-specific guidance
The Management of Pet Obesity is ideal for veterinary nurses, student veterinary nurses and animal nutritionists approaching the complex topic of pet obesity. It will also be of interest to pet owners and anyone in the position of giving advice or guidance on pet nutrition and weight management.

Author Biography

Victoria Bowes - Animal Welfare and Veterinary Nursing Department, Warwickshire College, UKHelen Coleman - Animal Welfare and Veterinary Nursing Department, Warwickshire College, UK

Table of Contents

1Introduction2The nutrient revolution3Common misconceptions of feeding4Weight management clinics5Diet related disease6Marketing of pet foods and influence the media has on owner choice7Assessment of available diets8Basic overview of the digestive system9Feeding most commonly kept small companions10Feeding most commonly kept exotics pets11Feeding most commonly kept pet birds12ConclusionReferencesIndex

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