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…
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…
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…
Chapter 2. Carbohydrates Carbohydrates are the major energy-containing constituents of plants, making up between 60% and 90% of dry-matter (DM) weight. This class of nutrients comprises the elements carbon, hydrogen,…
Central Nervous System (CNS) Disorders, Multifocal/Diffuse Diseases That Typically Result in Multifocal or Diffuse CNS Signs Degenerative • Storage disease • Multineuronal degeneration Anomalous • Hydrocephalus/syringomyelia/hydromyelia complex Metabolic • Hepatic • Renal • Hypoglycemia • Hyperthyroidism • Hypothyroidism…
Diagnostic Sampling Overview and Goals • Proper sampling technique must be observed to obtain diagnostic results. • Invertebrate patient size demands that sampling be performed with the fewest possible attempts. Indications Quality…
