The Second Edition of Applied Veterinary Clinical Nutrition offers up-to-date, reliable information on every facet of small companion animal nutrition. It has been completely rewritten to take into account new developments and information throughout. The book offers clinically focused approaches to incorporating nutrition into clinical practice; each chapter includes a wealth of references for additional reading and an introduction chapter that covers the theory and science underlying the recommendations.

Applied Veterinary Clinical Nutrition includes contributions from over 25 of the greatest veterinary nutritionists and covers subjects like:

Basic nutrition, energy needs, integration of nutrition into clinical practice, and pet food standards in North America and Europe that are applicable to many other regions
feeding the healthy dog and cat, using and examining pet food labels and product guides, and summarizing clinical nutrition themes for small mammals and companion birds
Diets, both homemade and commercial, as well as nutritional control of body weight and conditions related to the skin, gastrointestinal tract, and orthopedics
nutritional therapy for kidney, lower urinary tract, endocrine, cardiovascular, oncological, hepatobiliary, and exocrine illnesses; it includes enteral and parenteral nutrition
Applied Veterinary Clinical Nutrition is a highly regarded and useful daily reference for veterinary practitioners, including specialists, residents, and students looking for expert information on feeding their canine, feline, avian, and small mammalian patients. It is a valuable resource on the principles of small animal nutrition and feeding practices in health or disease.

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