Practical Weight Management in Dogs and Cats
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Beschreibung
Practical Weight Management in Dogs and Cats is acomprehensive, clinical reference for the veterinary health team,providing the necessary tools to successfully manage pet obesity. Bringing together specialists in nutrition, internalmedicine, critical care, and surgery and rehabilitation, the bookprovides an overview of prevention techniques, clinical management,and practical tips for implementing successful programs andeducating owners. Covering topics ranging from taking anutritional history and body condition scoring to calculating fooddosage and client communication tips, this book is a resource forboth veterinarians and veterinary technicians to address thegrowing problem of pet obesity.
The book begins by explaining the clinical importance ofobesity, then moves on to diagnosing and preventing obesity. The heart of the book is devoted to managing body weight, withchapters on nutritional, pharmacotherapeutic, and exercisestrategies, and two unique chapters cover owner compliance andwellness programs. Practical Weight Management in Dogs andCats offers a collaborative approach to managing weight in petdogs and cats.
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Todd L. Towell
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Allg. Haustierhaltung Hund Katze Lifestyle Lifestyles Pet Care (general) Pflege i. d. Veterinärmedizin Veterinärmedizin Veterinärmedizin / Hunde u. Katzen Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Medicine - Dogs & Cats Veterinary Nursing & Animal Care
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"This book should be a go-to resource for veterinaryhealth teams who take weight management of their patientsseriously." (Journal of The AmericanVeterinary Medical Association, 15 December 2012)
"It is particularly valuable for providingpractice-directed tips and pointers and addressing the real issuesin trying to assess and manage overweight pets." (Doody's, 26 April 2013)
"Of course, this is combined with adequate dietary changesand is an excellent way to bond the clients to thepractice." (Vet Nurses Today, 2012)
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