Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats
By: Nutrition, Committee on Animal
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Contributor(s): Nutrition, Subcommittee on Dog and Cat | Council, National Research | Resources, Board on Agriculture and Natural | Studies, Division on Earth and Life.
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BookSeries: Publisher: USA : National Academies Press, 2006Edition: 1st ed.Description: 424 p.ISBN: 0309086280 (hardcover); 9780309086288 (hardcover).Subject(s): Cat | Animal NutritionDDC classification: 636.70852 NRC 30801 1st 2014 Dog Summary: Updating recommendations last made by the National Research Council in the mid-1980s, this report provides nutrient recommendations based on physical activity and stage in life, major factors that influence nutrient needs. It looks at how nutrients are metabolized in the bodies of dogs and cats, indications of nutrient deficiency, and diseases related to poor nutrition. The report provides a valuable resource for industry professionals formulating diets, scientists setting research agendas, government officials developing regulations for pet food labeling, and as a university textbook for dog and cat nutrition. It can also guide pet owners feeding decisions for their pets with information on specific nutrient needs, characteristics of different types of pet foods, and factors to consider when feeding cats and dogs.
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Updating recommendations last made by the National Research Council in the mid-1980s, this report provides nutrient recommendations based on physical activity and stage in life, major factors that influence nutrient needs. It looks at how nutrients are metabolized in the bodies of dogs and cats, indications of nutrient deficiency, and diseases related to poor nutrition. The report provides a valuable resource for industry professionals formulating diets, scientists setting research agendas, government officials developing regulations for pet food labeling, and as a university textbook for dog and cat nutrition. It can also guide pet owners feeding decisions for their pets with information on specific nutrient needs, characteristics of different types of pet foods, and factors to consider when feeding cats and dogs.
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