Book Specs
Binding
Trade Paper
Publisher
Butterworth-Heinemann
Published on
Apr 17, 2001
Edition
1st Edition
Dimensions
7.44x0.44x9.69 Inches
Weight
0.91 Pounds
About the Book
Small Animal Nutrition is an essential new text relating the theory of digestion and nutrition to practical application in everyday veterinary practice. The basic principles of nutrition are explained, with special attention given to the use of nutrition as a tool in the management of the patient. The student is informed of different nutritional requirements in both sickness and health, and concepts are presents in a light-hearted and easily understood format. Key facts are highlighted and a series of self-assessment questions and answers are provided at the end of each chapter.
This new text explains nutrition in everyday language, and should be an essential purchase for all veterinary students, veterinary nurses and veterinary practices.
* user-friendly layout makes animal nutrition interesting and fun, helping students easily understand the principles of nutrition
* includes an excellent section on the nutritional needs of small furries, with previously unpublished advice on the hand rearing of small animals
* essential reading for every veterinary student and student veterinary nurse