Principles of companion animal nutrition /
McNamara, J. P.
Principles of companion animal nutrition / John P. McNamara. - xii, 336 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Introduction: The Science of Nutrition 2. Life Cycle Nutrition: from science to practice 3. Glucose and Fatty acids-suppliers of energy and body function 4. Amino Acids and Proteins-structure and body function 5. The Vitamins-co-factors for using nutrients 6. The Minerals-Providers of structure and function 7. The Basics of Energy and Protein Requirements 8. Getting ready to make foods: ingredients, preparation and processing 9. Formulation, Analysis and Labeling: Foods to meet requirements 10. Nutrition of Canines 11. Feline Nutrition 12. Nutrition of Nonruminant Herbivores-Horses 13. Nutrition of the Lagomorph: Rabbits 14. Llamas and Alpacas: Ruminant Companions 15. Nutrition of Ornamental Birds 16. Nutrition of Aquarium Fish 17. Nutrition of Rodents 18. Nutrition of Reptiles
0131512587 9780131512580
2004024505
Pets--Nutrition.
Pets--Feeding and feeds.
636.0887 / M.J.P.
Principles of companion animal nutrition / John P. McNamara. - xii, 336 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Introduction: The Science of Nutrition 2. Life Cycle Nutrition: from science to practice 3. Glucose and Fatty acids-suppliers of energy and body function 4. Amino Acids and Proteins-structure and body function 5. The Vitamins-co-factors for using nutrients 6. The Minerals-Providers of structure and function 7. The Basics of Energy and Protein Requirements 8. Getting ready to make foods: ingredients, preparation and processing 9. Formulation, Analysis and Labeling: Foods to meet requirements 10. Nutrition of Canines 11. Feline Nutrition 12. Nutrition of Nonruminant Herbivores-Horses 13. Nutrition of the Lagomorph: Rabbits 14. Llamas and Alpacas: Ruminant Companions 15. Nutrition of Ornamental Birds 16. Nutrition of Aquarium Fish 17. Nutrition of Rodents 18. Nutrition of Reptiles
0131512587 9780131512580
2004024505
Pets--Nutrition.
Pets--Feeding and feeds.
636.0887 / M.J.P.