Description
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.
About the Author
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.
Reviews
"This book should be a go-to resource for veterinary health teams who take weight management of their patients seriously." (Journal of The American Veterinary Medical Association, 15 December 2012)
"It is particularly valuable for providing practice-directed tips and pointers and addressing the real issues in trying to assess and manage overweight pets." (Doody's, 26 April 2013)
"Of course, this is combined with adequate dietary changes and is an excellent way to bond the clients to the practice." (Vet Nurses Today, 2012)
Book Information
ISBN 9780813809564
Author Todd L. Towell
Format Paperback
Page Count 248
Imprint Wiley-Blackwell
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Weight(grams) 481g
Dimensions(mm) 241mm * 175mm * 14mm