Veterinary Ebooks and Lecture Notes FREE: December 2012

1. Obesity: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology and Management of the Obese Dog
M. Diez and P. Nguyen (Last updated: 15-Nov-07)
Canine Obesity
Treatments for Obese Animals
Clinical Food
Post-diet Monitoring
Prevention of Obesity
Owners' Questions and Questions Veterinarians should ask Themselves
Examples of Home-prepared Diets for the Treatment of Obesity
Royal Canin Nutritional Information

2. Nutritional Dermatoses and the Contribution of Dietetics in Dermatology
P. PrÃ©laud and R. Harvey (Last updated: 18-Dec-07)
Risk Factors
Nutritional Dermatoses
Nutritional Therapy in Dermatology
Frequently Asked Questions - Influence of Food on Dermatology
Examples of Home-prepared Novel Protein Elimination Diets
Royal Canin Nutritional Information

3. The Most Common Digestive Diseases: The Role of Nutrition
A. German and J. Zentek (Last updated: 08-Jan-08)
Digestive Tract Physiology
Oropharyngeal and Esophageal Diseases
Acute Gastrointestinal Diseases
Chronic Diseases of the Stomach
Gastric Dilatation-volvulus
Chronic Diseases of the Intestinal Tract Causing Diarrhea
Specific Large Intestinal Conditions Causing Diarrhea
Chronic Diseases of the intestinal tract Causing constipation
Frequently Asked Questions - Diet in Case of Digestive Complaints
Royal Canin Nutritional Information

4. Nutrition of Dogs with Liver Disease
C. Rutgers and V. Biourge (Last updated: 22-Jan-08)
Diagnosis of Liver Diseases
Epidemiology
Physiopathology
Adaptation of Nutritional Intakes
Nutritional Management Adapted to the Type of Liver Disease
Frequently Asked Questions - Nutrition of Dogs with Liver Disease
Examples of Home-prepared Diets Adapted to the Treatment for Liver Diseases
Royal Canin Nutritional Information

5. The Role of Nutrition in the Pathogenesis and the Management of Exocrine Pancreatic Disorders
K.W. Simpson (Last updated: 3-Mar-08)
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
Acute Pancreatitis
Frequently Asked Questions - Pancreatitis
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6. Diabetes Mellitus: Nutritional Strategies
L. Fleeman and J. Rand (Last updated: 31-Mar-08)
Diabetes in Dogs
What to Feed Diabetic Dogs
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Diabetes
Examples of Home-prepared Diets Adapted to the Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus
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7. Canine Hyperlipidemia: Causes and Nutritional Management
P. Schenck (Last updated: 21-Apr-08)
Lipid Metabolism
Diagnostic Approach to the Hyperlipidemic Patient
Causes of Hyperlipidemia
Primary Hyperlipidemia
Effects of Persistent Hyperlipidemia
Treatment of Hyperlipidemia
Frequently Asked Questions: Canine Hyperlipidemia
Examples of Home-prepared Diets Adapted to the Nutritional Management of Hyperlipidemia
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8. Chronic Renal Disease: The Importance of Nutrition
D. Elliott and H. Lefebvre (Last updated:3-Jun-08)
Classification and Etiology
Pathophysiology
Clinical Consequences of Uremia
Clinical Presentation
Diagnostic Evaluation
Treatment
Nutritional Management
Feeding Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions: Chronic Renal Failure
Examples of Home-prepared Diets Adapted to the Dietetic Treatment of Chronic Renal Disease
Royal Canin Nutritional Information

9. Nutritional Management of Canine Urolithiasis
A. Stevenson and C. Rutgers (Last updated:17-Jun-08)
Introduction
Diagnosis
Epidemiology
Pathophysiology
Nutritional Management
General Management of Urolithiasis
Specific Nutritional Management
Frequently Asked Questions: Urolithiasis
Examples of Home-prepared Diets Adapted to the Dietetic Treatment of Urolithiases
Royal Canin Nutritional Information

10. Cardiovascular Diseases: Nutritional Modulation
L.M. Freeman and J.E. Rush (Last updated:2-Jul-08)
Epidemiology
Diagnosis of Canine Cardiac Disease
Treatment of Cardiac Disease
Pathophysiology and Specific Issues of Nutritional Management
General Issues in Feeding Dogs with Cardiac Disease
Examples of Home-prepared Diets Adapted to the Treatment of Cardiac Complaints
Royal Canin Nutritional Information

11. Main Nutritional Imbalances in Osteoarticular Diseases
H. Hazewinkel and J. Mott (Last updated: 17-Jul-08)
Anatomy
Consequences of Nutritional Excesses and Deficiencies in Developmental Orthopedic Diseases and/or Osteoarticular Diseases
Developmental Orthopedic Diseases Associated with Nutritional Excesses
Developmental Orthopedic Diseases Due to Nutritional Deficiencies (Nutritional Secondary Hyperparathyroidism, Rickets)
Osteoarthrosis
Frequently Asked Questions: Nutrition and Orthopedic Diseases
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12. Canine Nutrition and Oral Health
P. Hennet (Last updated: 30-Jul-08)
Anatomy and Physiology
Periodontal Disease and Oral Hygiene
Role of Food in Oral Hygiene
Frequently Asked Questions: about Kibbles with a Dental Function
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13. Nutritional Status of Dogs with Cancer: Dietetic Evaluation and Recommendations
J.J. Wakshlag and F.A. Kallfelz (Last updated: 12-Aug-08)
Nutritional Assessment of the Cancer Patient
The Role of Nutrition in Cancer and Cachexia
Nutritional Considerations for Cancer and Cachexia
Nutritional Intervention During Cancer Treatment
Frequently Asked Questions
Examples of Home-prepared Diets Adapted to the Treatment of Cancer Cachexia
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14. Critical Care Nutrition of Dogs
S.J. Delaney, A.J. Fascetti and D.A. Elliott (Last updated: 26-Aug-08)
Pathophysiology
Indications for Nutritional Support
Supplementary Tests
Determination of the Best Approach Regarding Nutritional Support: Decision Trees
Enteral Nutrition
Parenteral Feeding
Complications Linked to Enteral or Parenteral Feeding
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15. The Social Role of Food and Behavioral Pathologies in the Dog
G. Muller (Last updated: 10-Sep-08)
Social Role of Food in Canine Societies
Social Role of Food in Human Societies
Social Role of Food in the Relationships between Humans and Dogs
Behavioral Pathology and Food
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16. Integration of Nutrition into Clinical Practice
S.J. Delaney and A.J. Fascetti (Last updated: 26-Sep-08)
Maximizing Space
Feeding Hospitalized Patients
Advice on Diets
Dietary Training
Table of Composition of the Main Ingredients Used for the Preparation of Home-made Diets
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