Description
Canine and Feline Obesity provides veterinary surgeons with a global perspective on obesity in dogs and cats. Moreover, the information and therapeutic strategies presented within can help ensure that pet owners become fully involved in improving the health of their pets. Canine and feline obesity rates have reached pandemic proportions and are similar to those in humans, with approximately 30%–40% of dogs and cats being overweight to obese. The reasons for obesity are not completely evident as there are many different variables involved in its development. Energy metabolism is directly affected by resting metabolic rate, active metabolic rate, and relative activity. Energy intake is affected by behavioral eating/feeding (hormonal and behavioral), digestion efficiency, and factors in food that affect nutrient assimilation. Recognition of the overweight or obese cat or dog is the first step for any weight loss protocol. Guidelines for nutritional assessment and diets are provided in this ebook. 202 p.
- Roberto Elices Minguez. DVM, PhD, Professor of Companion and Large Animal Nutrition; Veterinary clinician in the Small Animal Medicine Unit (Endocrinology and obesity). department of Animal Production, and Veterinary teaching Hospital, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Complutense University of Madrid (Spain); Collaborator as a Consultant (Small animal medicine and surgery) in private centres, Madrid.
- Publication date (digital version): 2021-06 – Servet (imprint of Grupo Asis).
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