Mark Morris Institute

The book is organized into 23 sections to facilitate location of information.

Section 1 (Principles of Small Animal Clinical Nutrition) begins with an overview of the iterative process of clinical nutrition with emphasis on patient assessment, development of a comprehensive feeding plan and reassessment or monitoring the patient. The other chapters in this section address basic nutrition information. There are four new chapters in this section including: - Evidence-Based Clinical Nutrition; - Health Literacy and Client Compliance; -Nutrigenomics and Nutrigenetics: Nutritional Genomics in Health and Disease; -Antioxidants.

Section 2 (Pet Foods) covers a wide range of topics about commercial and homemade pet foods. (...).

Sections 3 through 5 (Nutritional Management of Healthy Dogs and Cats)provide important information about how to feed dogs and cats with the goals of optimizing wellness and performance. (...) Section 4 contains feeding information for working and sporting dogs. (...)

Sections 6 through 21 cover dietary management of patients with clinical disorders. (...) two new chapters and multiple new cases have been added: -Nutritional Management of Osteoarthritis; -Cognitive Dysfunction in Dogs.

Section 22 (Feeding Small Mammals, Reptiles and Pet Birds) is included in response to numerous requests for practical feeding information for these patients. Birds, rodents, ferrets, rabbits and reptiles were once considered exotic pets but today are common veterinary patients.

Livro tradicional e completo, conhecido como o livro da empresa Hill's sobre nutrição de animais de estimação (nota de Prada, C. S., 2016).

West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell.

Author Information: Andrea J Fascetti, is a Professor of Nutrition in the Department of Molecular Biosciences, School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of California, Davis, and a Diplomate of both the American College of Veterinary Nutrition and the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Small Animal); Sean J Delaney, is an Assistant Clinical Professor – Volunteer in the Department of Molecular Biosciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Nutrition, and founder of Davis Veterinary Medical Consulting, Inc. and Balance IT®. Applied Veterinary Clinical Nutrition provides current, clinically relevant nutritional advice intended for use in daily canine and feline practice. Highly practical, the book emphasizes solutions for integrating nutrition into clinical practice, with introductory chapters covering the foundation and science behind the recommendations and extensive references for further reading. Written by a group of leading veterinary nutritionists, Applied Veterinary Clinical Nutrition is a valuable resource on the principles of animal nutrition and feeding practices in healthy or diseased dogs and cats. The book begins with an overview of basic nutrition, energy requirements, and the basics of product guides, pet foods, home-prepared diets and dietary supplements. Subsequent chapters delve into feeding the healthy dog and cat, nutrition for weight management, and nutritional principles for a variety of diseases, with the final chapters covering enteral and parenteral nutrition. Applied Veterinary Clinical Nutrition is a daily reference for veterinary practitioners, students, and residents seeking authoritative information on feeding animals.

The National Academy Press: Washington, D.C.

One of the publications commonly used as a parameter for the formulation of complete and balanced diets for dogs and cats.

Hoboken: Wiley Publishing Inc.

This book gives you all the information you need to understand sustainability in the context of pet ownership and arms you with the know-how to make the best choices for your pet and the planet. It explains the environmental consequences of pet ownership and offers alternatives to the everyday choices any pet-owning family makes, from choosing pet food and buying pet equipment and toys to disposing of pet waste and avoiding household toxins. Thoroughly researched and packed with realistic guidelines for putting ideas into practice, Pets and the Planet is a virtual roadmap for sustainable pet parenthood.

Carol Frischmann is the author of two books and many articles about animals and nature. As a zoo educator, wildlife rehabilitator, and science teacher, she has been lecturing to the public about pets and wildlife for more than twenty ye

There is a whole chapter about choosing the green pet food. (note by Cristiana Prada, 2013).

Missouri: Moseby Inc.

Section 1 is written as a basic introduction to the science of nutrition, excluding application to specific species. Chapters within this section are organized according to the basic nutrients and the processes of digestion and absorption. In the third edition, new sections regarding taste receptors and their comparative differences between dogs and cats are examined and discussions of small and large intestine microbial populations and their relevance to nutritional health have been expanded. These chapters are of value to students and professionals who require introductory information about the science of nutrition.

Section 2 addresses the specific nutrient requirements of dogs and cats. Chapters in this section examine energy balance in companion animals, comparative nutrient equirements, and the metabolic idiosyncrasies of the cat. New information regarding the cat’s metabolic adaptations that reflect its carnivorous history has been added to the new edition. Updated information regarding the energy requirements of dogs and cats living in homes and the effects of various life stage and environmental factors upon energy needs (and estimate equations) is included in the third edition. The essential fatty acid section of Chapter 11
has been expanded to review current understanding of the omega-3 and the omega-6 fatty acid families and their relevance to pet nutrition, as has the section examining taurine nutrition for both dogs and cats in Chapter 12. New information regarding vitamins D and E nutrition for dogs and cats and several of the essential minerals has been added to the final chapter of this section.

Section 3 provides a detailed and updated overview of the formulation, production, and use of commercial and noncommercial pet foods. Chapters include information regarding the history, regulation, and marketing of commercial foods; nutrient content and types of foods; and procedures for evaluating the diets of dogs and cats. New sections examine the roles of all governing agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration, in regulating pet food production and safety. An expanded section reviews the new 2006 National Research Council’s Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats. Current research and use of functional ingredients in pet foods is another new section in the third edition. Finally, pet foods have been newly classified to reflect the wide variety of pet food forms and types that are available to consumers today. Information regarding organic and natural foods, raw diets, and vegetarian/vegan foods has been added. Practical information about the selection of appropriate pet foods is included and should be of value to both pet owners and companion animal professionals.

Section 4 includes feeding and diet recommendations throughout all life stages for dogs and cats. The third edition includes recent research that has focused on the nutrient needs of neonatal puppies and kittens and the importance of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), milk production and composition in queens and bitches, and new information regarding the development of gastrointestinal function in puppies and kittens. The importance of proper feeding management throughout growth, especially for large and giant breeds of dogs, is emphasized. New information regarding the nutritional needs and feeding of geriatric dogs and cats and the feeding of a variety of types of working dogs is included in this newest edition. The importance of both amount and type of dietary fat included in diets for geriatric and for working animals is reviewed. The final chapter in this section examines currently popular nutritional fads and fallacies reported among pet owners and enthusiasts.

Finally, Section 5 examines the occurrence, treatment, and management of nutritionally responsive disorders
in dogs and cats. This section has been extensively revised and expanded in the new edition. The chapters
dealing with inherited disorders of metabolism, diabetes mellitus, urolithiasis, nutritionally manageable
dermatoses, chronic kidney disease, dental health, cancer, gastrointestinal disease, and feline hepatic lipidosis have
all been updated to include reviews of recent research and recommendations for appropriate diets and feeding protocols. Two new chapters have been added in the third edition; these address diet and mobility and the nutritional management of heart disease. The chapters in this section continue to provide an important resource for veterinarians, nutritionists, and breeders who are involved in the treatment or study of these disorders.

European Pet Food Industry Federation.

Nutrition of dogs and cats is central for health and wellbeing. Scientific knowledge about nutrient requirements, digestion of feed and metabolism of nutrients are the guidelines for formulating appropriate diets for dogs and cats. It is therefore important that the composition and nutrient profiles of pet food corresponds to the specific nutritional requirements of dogs and cats in the different life cycles. The European pet food industry has taken up the task of adapting the recommendations for nutrient levels in pet food in close cooperation with independent scientists.

A significant step was initiated in the year 2010, when a Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) with scientists from European countries was installed. The SAB will ensure to maintain the scientific standards of the recommended nutrient levels and it will advise FEDIAF so that latest research results are transferred into the guidelines and the current feeding practice. Proper nutrition ensuring adequate intakes of energy, protein, minerals and vitamins is essential for dogs and cats to ensure health and longevity.

By now these revised nutrient recommendations take the current state of knowledge into account. The recommended values are based on scientific principles and take into account the requirements for practical feeding. This enables the pet food industry to adjust the quality of complete diets for dogs and cats according to the scientific state of the art. Through ongoing communication, research and critical evaluation of new findings FEDIAF and the SAB work on the adaptation of these recommendations in a continuous process. The SAB has set itself the task to accompany this development and to assist FEDIAF in its commitment to safe and healthy pet food.
Prof. Jürgen Zentek, Chairman of the SAB

Paris: Aniwa SAS.

Comment: Known as the Royal Canin Company's book on dog clinical nutrition. (Prada, C. S., 2010).

Paris: Aniwa SAS.

Comment: Known as the Royal Canin Company's book on feline clinical nutrition. (Prada, C. S., 2010).

Philadelphia: Woodhead Publishing Series in Food Science, Technology and Nutrition.

Extrusion is widely used for the preparation of a variety of foodstuffs including breakfast cereals, snack food and pasta, as well as pet food and animal and aquaculture feed. Extrusion problems solved provides responses to more than 300 frequently asked questions about the process of food extrusion and the techniques and equipment involved, in a practical question-and-answer format.


The book is divided into twelve chapters for ease of reference:

the opening chapters concentrate on introductory queries and on different components of an extruder system, followed by two chapters that help the reader select the correct type of extruder for a product.

Chapters five and six discuss the impact of factors such as protein content and particle size on the extrusion process, while chapter seven discusses the use of pre-conditioners.

The latter part of the book answers questions relating to specific types of extruder and die and knife assemblies, followed by a chapter on issues relating to drying extruded food products. The final chapter offers practical guidelines and rules of thumb for the most common issues relating to food and feed extrusion.

New York: Howel BookHouse.

1-Why a dog is fed.
2- What a dog is fed.
3- How dog is fed.
4- Feeding programs.
5- Fact and fancy.
6- Appendices.
6.A- Formulating a homemade diet.
6.B- Common household items that can be used for formulating diets.

Comment: This 1982 edition is the sixth printing of the original book published in 1972. (Prada, C. S., 2010).

London:Academic Press, INC.

São Paulo (SP): Savier.

CRC Press