The Management of Pet Obesity

The Management of Pet Obesity provides veterinary nurses 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.

 Table of Contents

1 Introduction 2 The nutrient revolution 3 Common misconceptions of feeding 4 Weight management clinics 5 Diet related disease 6 Marketing of pet foods and influence the media has on owner choice 7 Assessment of available diets 8 Basic overview of the digestive system 9 Feeding most commonly kept small companions 10 Feeding most commonly kept exotics pets 11 Feeding most commonly kept pet birds 12 Conclusion References Index