Edited by experts, the book presents the research and practical applications of nutritional science to support both preventative care and disease management. This encyclopedia aims to support you, as veterinarians, in your daily practice by providing knowledge on nutrition applicable to your clinical practice and ultimately to improve canine well-being. Keep in mind when changing a pet’s diet following the diagnosis of a specific disease, it’s important to gradually transition to the new diet to help prevent digestive issues and improve acceptance [Link to Page - Nutritional recommendation and diet transition].
This encyclopedia is divided into 16 chapters, covering a wide range of clinical topics:
1. Obesity: Epidemiology, pathophysiology, and management.
2. Nutritional Dermatoses: The role of diet in dermatological health.
3. Digestive Diseases: The impact of nutrition on common digestive issues.
4. Liver Disease: Nutritional strategies for liver conditions.
5. Exocrine Pancreatic Disorders: The role of diet in managing these disorders.
6. Diabetes Mellitus: Nutritional approaches to managing diabetes.
7. Hyperlipidemia: Causes and dietary management.
8. Chronic Renal Disease: Importance of nutrition in managing kidney diseases.
9. Urolithiasis: Nutritional management of urinary stones.
10. Cardiovascular Diseases: Nutritional modulation of heart diseases.
11. Osteoarticular Diseases: Nutritional imbalances and their impact.
12. Oral Health: Canine nutrition and its effects on oral health.
13. Cancer: Nutritional status and recommendations for dogs with cancer.
14. Critical Care Nutrition: Nutritional support during critical care.
15. Behavioral Pathologies: The social role of food in behavioral issues.
16. Clinical Practice Integration: How to incorporate nutrition into daily veterinary practice.
Looking for information on the impact of nutrition on feline health? Go to the Encyclopedia of Feline Clinical Nutrition
1. Obesity: Epidemiology, pathophysiology, and management.
2. Nutritional Dermatoses: The role of diet in dermatological health.
3. Digestive Diseases: The impact of nutrition on common digestive issues.
4. Liver Disease: Nutritional strategies for liver conditions.
5. Exocrine Pancreatic Disorders: The role of diet in managing these disorders.
6. Diabetes Mellitus: Nutritional approaches to managing diabetes.
7. Hyperlipidemia: Causes and dietary management.
8. Chronic Renal Disease: Importance of nutrition in managing kidney diseases.
9. Urolithiasis: Nutritional management of urinary stones.
10. Cardiovascular Diseases: Nutritional modulation of heart diseases.
11. Osteoarticular Diseases: Nutritional imbalances and their impact.
12. Oral Health: Canine nutrition and its effects on oral health.
13. Cancer: Nutritional status and recommendations for dogs with cancer.
14. Critical Care Nutrition: Nutritional support during critical care.
15. Behavioral Pathologies: The social role of food in behavioral issues.
16. Clinical Practice Integration: How to incorporate nutrition into daily veterinary practice.
Looking for information on the impact of nutrition on feline health? Go to the Encyclopedia of Feline Clinical Nutrition