{"product_id":"practical-weight-management-in-dogs-and-cats-isbn-9780813809564","title":"Practical Weight Management in Dogs and Cats","description":"\u003ci\u003ePractical Weight Management in Dogs and Cats\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive, clinical reference for the veterinary health team, providing the necessary tools to successfully manage pet obesity.   Bringing together specialists in nutrition, internal medicine, critical care, and surgery and rehabilitation, the book provides an overview of prevention techniques, clinical management, and practical tips for implementing successful programs and educating owners.  Covering topics ranging from taking a nutritional history and body condition scoring to calculating food dosage and client communication tips, this book is a resource for both veterinarians and veterinary technicians to address the growing problem of pet obesity.    \u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003ci\u003ePractical Weight Management in Dogs and Cats\u003c\/i\u003e offers a collaborative approach to managing weight in pet dogs and cats.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Contributors vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Clinical Importance of Canine and Feline Obesity 3\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eP. Jane Armstrong and Angela L. Lusby\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Diagnosing Obesity 23\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eTodd L. Towell\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Preventing Obesity 47\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMark A. Brady\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Nutritional Management of Obesity 87\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eTodd L. Towell and S. Dru Forrester\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Pharmacotherapy for Management of Canine Obesity 131\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSharon Campbell\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Therapeutic Exercises 149\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDenis J. Marcellin-Little\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Owner Education and Adherence 173\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eKara Burns and Todd L. Towell\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Implementing a Weight Management Program 201\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRebecca L. Remillard\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 227\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“This book should be a go-to resource for veterinary health teams who take weight management of their patients seriously.”   (\u003ci\u003eJournal of The American Veterinary Medical Association\u003c\/i\u003e, 15 December 2012)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“It is particularly valuable for providing practice-directed tips and pointers and addressing the real issues in trying to assess and manage overweight pets.”  (\u003ci\u003eDoody’s\u003c\/i\u003e, 26 April 2013)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Of course, this is combined with adequate dietary changes and is an excellent way to bond the clients to the practice.”  (\u003ci\u003eVet Nurses Today\u003c\/i\u003e, 2012)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eTodd Towell\u003c\/b\u003e, 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.  \u003ci\u003ePractical Weight Management in Dogs and Cats\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive, clinical reference for the veterinary health team, providing the necessary tools to successfully manage pet obesity.   Bringing together specialists in nutrition, internal medicine, critical care, and surgery and rehabilitation, the book provides an overview of prevention techniques, clinical management, and practical tips for implementing successful programs and educating owners.  Covering topics ranging from taking a nutritional history and body condition scoring to calculating food dosage and client communication tips, this book is a resource for both veterinarians and veterinary technicians to address the growing problem of pet obesity.    \u003cp\u003eThe book begins by explaining the clinical importance of obesity, then moves on to diagnosing and preventing obesity.  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