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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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