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Book SynopsisHome-Prepared Dog and Cat Diets, Second Edition provides an introduction to nutrition of the healthy dog and cat and an extensive discussion of medical disorders that can be managed in part through diet. Presenting easy-to-follow recipes that can be prepared at home, thisnew editionof Donald Strombeck's classic handbook has been completely rewritten by new author Patricia A. Schenck to reflect the latest nutritional recommendations based on current research. New chapter topics includefeeding the puppy and kitten; feeding the pregnant or lactating dogor cat; feeding the senior pet; feeding the performance dog; and the role of diet in pets with cancer.
Diets are now listed together in a cookbook style for ease of use, and recipes are adjustable for any size dog or cat, allowing exact nutritional values to be calculated. Nutrient content for protein, fat, carbohydrate, and fiber have been provided for every diet, along with the nutrient density. A companion website features dow
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"It is my opinion that this is a must for the veterinary practice's reference library." (National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America , 2011)
"The second edition provides a more clinical approach to feeding dogs and cats than does the original textbook and could serve as a starting reference for nutritional management of disease." (Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, December 2010)"From feeding puppies and kittens or pregnant animals to handling the nutritional needs of performance dogs, this new edition has been completely rewritten for the latest nutritional recommendations and is a 'must' for not only vet libraries, but general collections and pet owner reference." (Midwest Book Review, July 2010)
"Presents important concepts in the nutrition of healthy pets and special considerations for pets with various medical conditions and an extensive listing of recipes for home preparation. This is a useful guide for pet owners and a valuable reference for small animal veterinarians serving clients who wish to feed a home-prepared diet to their pets. Information in this second edition is more solidly supported by current research and is presented in a balanced and unbiased manner." (Doody's Publisher's Club, June 2010)
Table of ContentsPreface vii
Acknowledgments ix
Section I Nutrition and Dietary Management 3
Chapter 1 Homemade Diets 5
Chapter 2 Food Safety 15
Chapter 3 Nutrients 23
Chapter 4 Canine and Feline Energy Requirements 51
Chapter 5 Feeding the Healthy Adult Dog or Cat 85
Chapter 6 Feeding the Puppy or Kitten 95
Chapter 7 Feeding the Pregnant or Lactating Dog or Cat 103
Chapter 8 Feeding the Senior Pet 113
Chapter 9 Feeding the Performance Dog 119
Chapter 10 Food Intolerance and Allergy 129
Chapter 11 Obesity 135
Chapter 12 Skeletal and Joint Diseases 143
Chapter 13 Diet and Gastrointestinal Disease 151
Chapter 14 Diet and Chronic Renal Disease 181
Chapter 15 Diet and Urinary Tract Stones 195
Chapter 16 Diet and Skin Disease 207
Chapter 17 Diet and Endocrine Disease 215
Chapter 18 Diet and Heart Disease 229
Chapter 19 Diet and Pancreatic Disease 237
Chapter 20 Diet and Hepatic Disease 243
Chapter 21 Diet and Cancer 255
Section II Home-Prepared Diets 265
Tools Needed 265
Choosing a Diet 265
Preparing Diets 267
Dog Diet Recipes 269
Dog Diets 277
Cat Diet Recipes 433
Cat Diets 438
Appendix 1 Dog Diets by Protein Source 507
Appendix 2 Cat Diets by Protein Source 513
Index 517
