Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats

by Division on Earth and Life Studies, Committee on Animal Nutrition, Subcommittee on Dog and Cat Nutrition, et al.

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0309488923
• ISBN13: 9780309488921
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Length: 424 Pages
• Weight: 2.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.4" x 10.9"