Novel Trends in Small Animal Nutrition A Practical Guide
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38 N utritional assessment is a cornerstone of veterinary wellness care, with recent guidelines encouraging a complete and thorough dietary evaluation for every patient. Practitioners now encounter a number of new trends and controversies in small animal nutrition. A recent market analysis suggests that natural and organic pet foods will exhibit significant growth in coming years. Major pet food manufacturers have responded by launching new products or redesigning entire lines of pet food. Therefore, a clinician’s nutritional assessment requires: • Examination of owner choices • Review of the evidence for novel interventions • Specific recommendations for ensuring dietary adequacy.
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