Practical Weight Management in Dogs and Cats (eBook)

Todd L. Towell (Herausgeber)

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2011 | 1. Auflage
248 Seiten
John Wiley & Sons (Verlag)
978-0-470-96098-1 (ISBN)

Infos

Practical Weight Management in Dogs and Cats is a
comprehensive, clinical reference for the veterinary health team,
providing the necessary tools to successfully manage pet obesity.
Bringing together specialists in nutrition, internal
medicine, critical care, and surgery and rehabilitation, the book
provides an overview of prevention techniques, clinical management,
and practical tips for implementing successful programs and
educating owners. Covering topics ranging from taking a
nutritional history and body condition scoring to calculating food
dosage and client communication tips, this book is a resource for
both veterinarians and veterinary technicians to address the
growing problem of pet obesity.

The book begins by explaining the clinical importance of
obesity, then moves on to diagnosing and preventing obesity.
The heart of the book is devoted to managing body weight, with
chapters on nutritional, pharmacotherapeutic, and exercise
strategies, and two unique chapters cover owner compliance and
wellness programs. Practical Weight Management in Dogs and
Cats offers a collaborative approach to managing weight in pet
dogs and cats.

Autor

Todd Towell, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVIM, is the manager of scientific communications for Hill's Pet Nutrition. She has over 10 years of clinical experience managing obesity-related diseases and clinical nutrition.

Inhalt

List of Contributors vii

Chapter 1 Clinical Importance of Canine and Feline Obesity 3
P. Jane Armstrong and Angela L. Lusby

Chapter 2 Diagnosing Obesity 23
Todd L. Towell

Chapter 3 Preventing Obesity 47
Mark A. Brady

Chapter 4 Nutritional Management of Obesity 87
Todd L. Towell and S. Dru Forrester

Chapter 5 Pharmacotherapy for Management of Canine Obesity 131
Sharon Campbell

Chapter 6 Therapeutic Exercises 149
Denis J. Marcellin-Little

Chapter 7 Owner Education and Adherence 173
Kara Burns and Todd L. Towell

Chapter 8 Implementing a Weight Management Program 201
Rebecca L. Remillard

Index 227

Rezensionen

"This book should be a go-to resource for veterinary
health teams who take weight management of their patients
seriously." (Journal of The American
Veterinary Medical Association, 15 December 2012)

"It is particularly valuable for providing
practice-directed tips and pointers and addressing the real issues
in trying to assess and manage overweight pets."
(Doody's, 26 April 2013)

"Of course, this is combined with adequate dietary changes
and is an excellent way to bond the clients to the
practice." (Vet Nurses Today, 2012)

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 7.7.2011
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Natur / Ökologie
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie
• Themenwelt: Veterinärmedizin
• Schlagworte: Allg. Haustierhaltung • Hund • Katze • lifestyle • lifestyles • Pet Care (general) • Pflege i. d. Veterinärmedizin • Pflege i. d. Veterinärmedizin • Veterinärmedizin • Veterinärmedizin / Hunde u. Katzen • Veterinärmedizin • Veterinärmedizin / Hunde u. Katzen • Veterinary Medicine • Veterinary Medicine - Dogs & Cats • Veterinary Nursing & Animal Care
• ISBN-10: 0-470-96098-1 / 0470960981
• ISBN-13: 978-0-470-96098-1 / 9780470960981