Feline Hepatic Lipidosis
Chapter 33. Feline Hepatic Lipidosis Feline hepatic lipidosis (FHL) is an acquired disorder caused by the excessive accumulation of triglycerides in the cells of the liver, which ultimately interferes with…
Dietary Management of Urolithiasis in Cats and Dogs
Chapter 30. Dietary Management of Urolithiasis in Cats and Dogs Lower urinary tract disease is a common disorder in dogs and cats. It is estimated to occur in approximately 0.6%…
Diabetes Mellitus
Chapter 29. Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes mellitus (DM) is an endocrine disorder that occurs in both dogs and cats. It is caused by the relative or absolute deficiency of the hormone…
Digestion and Absorption
Chapter 7. Digestion and Absorption The process of digestion breaks down the large, complex molecules of many nutrients into their simplest, most soluble forms so that absorption and use by…
Common Nutrition Myths and Feeding Practices
Chapter 26. Common Nutrition Myths and Feeding Practices Like any science, nutrition has a number of myths and folklore about the feeding of dogs and cats. Some of these myths…
Vitamin and Mineral Requirements
Chapter 13. Vitamin and Mineral Requirements FAT-SOLUBLE VITAMINS Vitamins are organic dietary constituents that are necessary for growth and the maintenance of life, but they are not used by the…
Nutritional Idiosyncrasies of the Cat
Chapter 8. Nutritional Idiosyncrasies of the Cat Although the dog and cat have about equal status as companion animals in our society, it is important to recognize that they belong…
Nutritional Care of Neonatal Puppies and Kittens
Chapter 21. Nutritional Care of Neonatal Puppies and Kittens The neonatal period in puppies and kittens is considered to be the first 2 weeks after birth. The offspring of dogs…
Feeding Regimens for Dogs and Cats
Chapter 19. Feeding Regimens for Dogs and Cats NORMAL FEEDING BEHAVIOR An examination of the way that the wild ancestors of the dog and cat hunted and consumed food provides…
Evaluation of Pet Foods
Chapter 18. Evaluation of Pet Foods The large variety of pet foods produced and sold in the United States can make the selection of a proper diet a complex and…
