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…
Types of Pet Foods
Chapter 17. Types of Pet Foods The majority of pet owners in the United States feed their companion animals commercially prepared pet foods. These products are available in several forms…
Pet Food Labels
Chapter 15. Pet Food Labels The pet food label is an important component of commercial pet foods because many consumers rely primarily on the label for information about the product’s…
History and Regulation of Pet Foods
Chapter 14. History and Regulation of Pet Foods Pet owners generally have two options available when choosing the type of food to feed their companion animals. They may either prepare…
Fat Requirements
Chapter 11. Fat Requirements FAT AS AN ENERGY SOURCE The dietary fat requirement of dogs and cats depends on the animal’s need for energy (calories) and for essential fatty acids…
Carbohydrate Metabolism
Chapter 10. Carbohydrate Metabolism All animals have a metabolic requirement for glucose. This requirement can be supplied either through endogenous synthesis or from dietary sources of carbohydrate. Gluconeogenic pathways in…
Energy Balance
Chapter 9. Energy Balance All animals must meet their bodies’ energy needs. Energy balance is achieved when energy expenditure is equal to energy intake, resulting in minimal changes in the…
Energy and Water
Chapter 1. Energy and Water Like all living animals, dogs and cats require a balanced diet to grow normally and maintain health once they are mature. Nutrients are components in…
