Inherited Disorders of Nutrient Metabolism
Chapter 27. Inherited Disorders of Nutrient Metabolism Clinical disease can occur in some companion animals as a result of the inability to absorb, assimilate, or metabolize specific nutrients. In some…
Nutrition and the Heart
Chapter 38. Nutrition and the Heart The heart provides several basic functions in the body. It provides a transport mechanism for oxygen and nutrients to other organs and body systems….
Nutritional Care of Cancer Patients
Chapter 36. Nutritional Care of Cancer Patients Because of increased knowledge and improvements in pet health care and nutrition in recent years, many companion animals are now living well into…
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…
