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Principles of Companion Animal Nutrition, Second Edition, covers basic biological principles and day-to-day practices of pet nutrition in a scientifically accurate, yet easy-to-read, format. Practical applications throughout the text help students make a direct connection between the daily practice of animal nutrition and the underlying biological processes and research that support those practices. Ample illustrations and real-world applications make difficult concepts easy to understand for students and bring to life the role of scientific research in improving the nutrition and health of companion animals.
Contents
IntroductionThe Life Cycle and Nutrient RequirementsGlucose and Fatty Acids: Providers of Body Structure and FunctionAmino Acids and Proteins: Providers of Body Structure and FunctionVitamins: Cofactors for Nutrient MetabolismMinerals: Providing Many FunctionsThe Basics of Nutrient Requirements: Water, Energy, and ProteinGetting Ready to Make Foods: Ingredients, Preparation, and ProcessingFormulation, Analysis, and Labeling: Foods to Meet RequirementsNutrition of Canines through the Life CycleNutrition of Cats, the True CarnivoresNutrition of Nonruminant Herbivores: HorsesNutrition of the Rabbit, a LagomorphLlamas and Alpacas: Ruminant CompanionsNutrition of Ornamental BirdsNutrition of Aquarium FishNutrition of RodentsNutrition of Reptiles
