Practical Weight Management in Dogs and Cats

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.
Key featuresOffers essential information for veterinarians and technicians alike to address pet obesity in the veterinary clinicTakes a thorough, clinically oriented approach to preventing and managing obesityAddresses the clinical importance, diagnosis, prevention and management of canine and feline obesityOffers information on taking a nutritional history, body condition scoring, calculating food dosage, types of food options, and communicating with clientsProvides specific, practical strategies for managing body weight in petsIncludes unique chapters on owner compliance and implementing a wellness program

Spis treści:
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

Nota biograficzna:
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.

Okładka tylna:
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 str ategies, 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.
Key featuresOffers essential information for veterinarians and technicians alike to address pet obesity in the veterinary clinicTakes a thorough, clinically oriented approach to preventing and managing obesityAddresses the clinical importance, diagnosis, prevention and management of canine and feline obesityOffers information on taking a nutritional history, body condition scoring, calculating food dosage, types of food options, and communicating with clientsProvides specific, practical strategies for managing body weight in petsIncludes unique chapters on owner compliance and implementing a wellness program