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    Nutrition: Small Animals
    • Overview of Nutrition: Small Animals
      • Reference
    • Nutritional Requirements of Small Animals
      • Energy
        • Caloric Requirements:
      • Nutrient Classifications
        • Water
        • Protein
        • Fats
        • Carbohydrates (Sugars, Starches, and Fiber)
        • Lipid-Soluble Vitamins
        • Water-Soluble Vitamins
        • Minerals
        • References
        • For More Information
    • Dog and Cat Foods
      • Pet Food Labels
        • Guaranteed Analysis
        • Ingredient List
        • Statement of Nutritional Adequacy
        • Feeding Guidelines
      • Pet Food Product Types
        • Dry Food
        • Canned Food
        • Semimoist Food
        • Home-cooked Diets
        • Raw Meat–Based Diets
        • References
    • Feeding Practices in Small Animals
      • Life-stage Nutrition
      • Maintenance
      • Growth and Reproduction in Dogs
        • Growth
        • Gestation
        • Lactation
      • Growth and Reproduction in Cats
      • Geriatric Dogs and Cats
      • Work or Stress
    • Nutrition in Disease Management in Small Animals
      • Adverse Reaction to Foods
      • Obesity
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