Practical Weight Management in Dogs and Cats – Todd L. Towell

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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. TABLE OF CONTENTS List of Contributors vii Chapter 1 Clinical Importance of Canine and Feline Obesity 3 P. Jane Armstrong and Angela L. Lusby Chapter 2 Diagnosing Obesity 23 Todd L. Towell Chapter 3 Preventing Obesity 47 Mark A. Brady Chapter 4 Nutritional Management of Obesity 87 Todd L. Towell and S. Dru Forrester Chapter 5 Pharmacotherapy for Management of Canine Obesity 131 Sharon Campbell Chapter 6 Therapeutic Exercises 149 Denis J. Marcellin-Little Chapter 7 Owner Education and Adherence 173 Kara Burns and Todd L. Towell Chapter 8 Implementing a Weight Management Program 201 Rebecca L. Remillard Index 227 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) FEATURES Offers essential information for veterinarians and technicians alike to address pet obesity in the veterinary clinic Takes a thorough, clinically oriented approach to preventing and managing obesity Addresses the clinical importance, diagnosis, prevention and management of canine and feline obesity Offers information on taking a nutritional history, body condition scoring, calculating food dosage, types of food options, and communicating with clients Provides specific, practical strategies for managing body weight in pets Includes unique chapters on owner compliance and implementing a wellness program