Protein Requirements
Chapter 12. Protein Requirements A requirement for dietary protein actually represents the need for essential amino acids and adequate nonessential amino acids to maintain body protein and to supply nitrogen…
Geriatrics
Chapter 25. Geriatrics Improvements in the control of infectious diseases and in the nutrition of dogs and cats have resulted in a gradual increase in the average lifespan of companion…
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…
