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ISBN 10: 0813809568 ISBN 13: 9780813809564
Editorial: Wiley-Blackwell, 2011

Sinopsis

Practical Weight Management in Dogs and Cats is a comprehensive, clinical reference for the veterinary health team, providing the necessary tools to successfully manage pet obesity.   Bringing together specialists in nutrition, internal medicine, critical care, and surgery and rehabilitation, the book provides an overview of prevention techniques, clinical management, and practical tips for implementing successful programs and educating owners.  Covering topics ranging from taking a nutritional history and body condition scoring to calculating food dosage and client communication tips, this book is a resource for both veterinarians and veterinary technicians to address the growing problem of pet obesity.  

The book begins by explaining the clinical importance of obesity, then moves on to diagnosing and preventing obesity.  The heart of the book is devoted to managing body weight, with chapters on nutritional, pharmacotherapeutic, and exercise strategies, and two unique chapters cover owner compliance and wellness programs. Practical Weight Management in Dogs and Cats offers a collaborative approach to managing weight in pet dogs and cats.

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Acerca del autor

Todd Towell, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVIM, is the manager of scientific communications for Hill's Pet Nutrition. She has over 10 years of clinical experience managing obesity-related diseases and clinical nutrition.

De la contraportada

Practical Weight Management in Dogs and Cats is a comprehensive, clinical reference for the veterinary health team, providing the necessary tools to successfully manage pet obesity. Bringing together specialists in nutrition, internal medicine, critical care, and surgery and rehabilitation, the book provides an overview of prevention techniques, clinical management, and practical tips for implementing successful programs and educating owners. Covering topics ranging from taking a nutritional history and body condition scoring to calculating food dosage and client communication tips, this book is a resource for both veterinarians and veterinary technicians to address the growing problem of pet obesity.

The book begins by explaining the clinical importance of obesity, then moves on to diagnosing and preventing obesity. The heart of the book is devoted to managing body weight, with chapters on nutritional, pharmacotherapeutic, and exercise strategies, and two unique chapters cover owner compliance and wellness programs. Practical Weight Management in Dogs and Cats offers a collaborative approach to managing weight in pet dogs and cats.

Key features

  • Offers essential information for veterinarians and technicians alike to address pet obesity in the veterinary clinic
  • Takes a thorough, clinically oriented approach to preventing and managing obesity
  • Addresses the clinical importance, diagnosis, prevention and management of canine and feline obesity
  • Offers information on taking a nutritional history, body condition scoring, calculating food dosage, types of food options, and communicating with clients
  • Provides specific, practical strategies for managing body weight in pets
  • Includes unique chapters on owner compliance and implementing a wellness program

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Editorial
Wiley-Blackwell
Año de publicación
2011
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0813809568
ISBN 13 
9780813809564
Encuadernación
Tapa blanda
Número de edición
1
Número de páginas
248
Editor
Towell Todd L.
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