Obesity in the Dog and Cat

ISBN-13: 9781498741477 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 220 str.

Martha G. Cline; Maryanne Murphy

Opis

This book provides a comprehensive review of obesity in small animal medicine with clinical application to veterinarians providing weight management advice. Topics range from epidemiology and pathophysiology of obesity to evaluation of body composition, nutritional and behavioural management, and role of exercise in managing obesity.

Spis treści

1. Epidemiology of Small Animal Obesity. 2. Pathophysiology of Obesity: Metabolic Effects and Inflammation Mediators. 3. Pathophysiology of Obesity: Co-morbidities. 4. Evaluation of Body Composition to Diagnose Obesity. 5. Nutritional Management of Obesity. 6. Behavioral Management of Obesity. 7. Role of Exercise in the Management of Obesity. 8. Use of Drugs/Nutraceticals. 9. Management of Co-morbidities. 10. Establishing a Weight Management Program in Clinical Practice. 11. Example Cases. Index.