Nutrition and Disease Management for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses

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Nutrition and Disease Management for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses, Second Edition offers a thorough update and significant expansion of this easy-to-use introduction to veterinary nutrition and diet, with broader species coverage, a new section on nutritional management of disease, and many new chapters. - Provides a complete reference to veterinary nutrition, from the fundamentals to feeding companion animals of any age and health status - Adds information on nutrition in birds, small mammals, and horses to the existing dog and cat coverage - - Presents a new section on managing disease through nutrition, with 10 new disease chapters - Offers additional new chapters on nutritional calculations, types of pet foods, raw food diets, additives and preservatives, nutrition myths, nutritional support, and assisted feeding - Includes access to a companion website with case studies, review questions and answers, and the figures from the book in PowerPoint Cover Title Page Copyright Contents Preface Acknowledgements About the Companion Website Part 1 Basics of Nutrition Chapter 1 Nutrients and Energy Introduction Nutrients Measures of Energy Gross Energy Digestible Energy Feeding Trials Calculation Method Energy Density References Chapter 2 Water Introduction Water Quality Water Loss Water Gains Voluntary Oral Intake References Chapter 3 Carbohydrates Introduction Monosaccharides Disaccharides Oligosaccharides Polysaccharides Carbohydrate Types Carbohydrate Functions Cats and Carbohydrates References Chapter 4 Fats Introduction Triglycerides Lipoproteins Essential Fatty Acids References Chapter 5 Protein and Amino Acids Introduction Functions of Proteins Dietary Protein Protein Quality Taurine References Chapter 6 Vitamins Introduction Fat Soluble Vitamins Water Soluble Vitamins Vitamin-like Substances References Chapter 7 Minerals Introduction Macrominerals Microminerals References Chapter 8 Digestion and Absorption Introduction Digestive Tract Bile Salts Hormones in Digestion Digestion after the Intestines Large Intestine Digestion References Chapter 9 Energy Balance Introduction Units of Measure Daily Energy Requirements Resting Energy Requirements Common Measurements of Energy Energy Expenditure Body Heat Production Facultative Thermogenesis Voluntary Oral Intake Nutrient Composition Estimated Energy Requirements References Further Reading Chapter 10 Nutrition Calculations Introduction Units of Measure Converting Units Calculating Resting Energy Requirements (RER) Calculating Daily Energy Requirements (DER) Calculating Feeding Amounts Converting Guaranteed Analysis to Energy Density Calculating Meals per Can/cup/bag Cost of Feeding Conclusion Further Reading Part 2 Nutritional Requirements of Dogs and Cats Chapter 11 History and Regulation of Pet Foods Introduction Marketing of Pet Foods Production of Pet Foods Regulatory Agencies Regulations References Chapter 12 Pet Food Labels Introduction Definition of Terms Regulations Principal Display Panel Information Panel References Chapter 13 Nutrient Content of Pet Foods Introduction Laboratory Analysis Calculation Final Product Analysis Digestibility Feeding Trials Food Comparisons Metabolizable Energy References Chapter 14 Types of Pet Foods Introduction Pet Food Library Commercial Diets Dry Pet Foods Moist Pet Foods Semi-moist Foods Raw Snacks and Treats References Chapter 15 Raw Food Diets: Fact versus Fiction Introduction Myth: Raw Food Diets Are Nutritionally Superior to Processed Diets, and Are "What Nature Intended Dogs and Cats to Eat" Myth: Domesticated Species Tolerate Bacterial Contamination in Food without Problems, Even If They Are Pediatric, Geriatric, or Critically Ill Animals Raw Food Diets Improve the Health of the Pets Myth: Raw Food Diets Improve Dental Health Myth: Uncooked Food Is More Easily Digested Because It Contains Enzymes that Cooking Destroys References Chapter 16 Additives and Pet Food Preservatives Introduction Antioxidants Naturally Derived Antioxidants Synthetic Antioxidants Antimicrobials Colors Artificial Flavors and Flavor Enhancers Texture and Mouth Feel Smell Need for Additives References Chapter 17 Homemade Diets Introduction Why homemade? Food Preparation Ingredient Choices Assess the Recipe Selecting a Diet Additional Instructions Patient Assessment and Monitoring References Part 3 Feeding Management of Dogs and Cats Chapter 18 Feeding Regimens for Dogs and Cats Introduction Dogs Cats What to Feed Feeding Regimens Free Choice Feeding Time-controlled Feeding Portion-controlled Feedings References Chapter 19 Body Condition Scoring Introduction Body Condition Score Uses References Chapter 20 Pregnancy and Lactation in Dogs Introduction What to Feed The Puppies Lactation Nutrients Protein Fats and Fatty Acids Carbohydrates Calcium and Phosphorus Digestibility References Chapter 21 Pregnancy and Lactation in Cats Introduction First Heat Cycle What to Feed The Kittens Lactation Nutrients References Chapter 22 Neonatal Puppies and Kittens Introduction Nutrition Milk Replacers Weaning References Chapter 23 Growth in Dogs Introduction Normal Growth What to Feed Feeding Regimens Large and Giant breed Puppies Hip Dysplasia (CHD) Osteochondrosis (OCD) What to Feed Feedings Regimens References Chapter 24 Growth in Cats Introduction Normal Growth What to Feed Feeding Regimens References Chapter 25 Adult Maintenance in Dogs Introduction Requirements Stress Obesity What to Feed References Chapter 26 Adult Maintenance in Cats Introduction Requirements Canned versus Dry Food Obesity References Chapter 27 Feeding the Healthy Geriatric Dog and Cat Introduction Feeding Requirements Metabolism Digestion Protein Fat Fiber Conclusion References Chapter 28 Performance and Dogs Introduction Fats Carbohydrate Protein Water Supplements Diet Requirements Energy Considerations Diet Calculations Feeding Plan References Chapter 29 Nutritional Requirements of Cats Introduction Feeding Behaviors Anatomic Adaptations Physiologic Adaptations Metabolic Adaptations Conclusion References Chapter 30 Nutrition Myths Introduction Myth: Meat By-products Are Inferior in Quality Compared to Whole Meat in a Diet... Myth: Feeding Trials Are Not Necessary... Myth: Pet Food Preservatives Are Bad... Myth: All Foods Are Created Equally Myth: Corn Is Just Filler Conclusion References Chapter 31 Nutritional Support Introduction Who Is at Risk? Nutrition Goals Guidelines for Support Nutritional Assessment Calculating Energy Requirements Routes of Administration Parenteral Nutrition Diets Rate of Diet Initiation Refeeding Syndrome Implementing Feeding Orders Diet Transitions Conclusion References Chapter 32 Assisted Feeding in Dogs and Cats Introduction Feeding Tube Materials Nasoesophageal/Nasogastric Tube Esophagostomy Tube Placement Gastrostomy Tube Jejunostomy Tube Beginning Enteral Feeding Diet Choices Mechanical Complications Gastrointestinal Complications Metabolic Complications Infectious Complications Hospital Management Potential Post-discharge Complications Conclusion References Part 4 Nutritional Management of Disease Chapter 33 Nutritional Management of Gastrointestinal Disorders Diagnosis Nutritional Factors Further Reading Chapter 34 Hepatic Disease Key Nutritional Factors in Hepatobiliary Diseases Hepatic Lipidosis Chronic Hepatitis and Cirrhosis Canine Copper Associated Hepatotoxicosis Cholangitis Portosystemic Shunts Neoplasia Further reading Chapter 35 Weight Management Causes of Obesity Health Risks Associated with Obesity The Largest Endocrine Organ Evaluating Weight and Nutrition Body Condition Scoring (BCS) Body Fat Index Risk Chart Validation Weight Management Program Determining Ideal Weight Matters Client/Behavioral Factors Calorie Restriction Exercise Weight Management Guidelines Summary References Chapter 36 Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease Diagnostic Evaluation Pathogenesis of FIC Nutritionally Managing Cats with FIC Treatment of Cats with Feline Idiopathic Cystitis Environmental Enrichment Managing Cats with Struvite Uroliths or Urethral Plugs Managing Cats with Calcium Oxalate Uroliths Summary References Further reading Chapter 37 Dermatology Patient History Physical Examination Common Skin Disorders in Dogs and Cats Nutritional Management References Chapter 38 Endocrinology Key Nutritional Factors Hyperthyroidism References Chapter 39 Cancer Metabolic Alterations in Patients with Cancer Alterations in Carbohydrate Metabolism Alterations in Protein Metabolism Fat Metabolism Alterations Starvation vs. Cachexia Prevalence and Diagnosis Pathophysiology The Ideal Nutritional Profile for Patients with Cancer Soluble Carbohydrates and Fiber Protein and Arginine Fat and Omega-3 Fatty Acids Clinical Studies Using Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Patients with Cancer Nutraceuticals References Chapter 40 Refeeding Syndrome Electrolytes Managing Refeeding Syndrome Summary References Chapter 41 Cardiac Disease Key Nutritional Factors References Further reading Chapter 42 Musculoskeletal Weight Reduction Prevention Nutritional Solutions Patient Assessment Key Nutritional Factors References Part 5 Feeding Management of Other Species Chapter 43 Avian Avian Key Nutritional Factors References Chapter 44 Small Pet Mammals Ferrets Rabbits Guinea Pigs Other Small Mammals References Chapter 45 Equine Nutritional Physiology Key Nutritional Factors for Horses Types of Feed Pediatric Equine Nutrition and Care Energy Requirement References Index EULA