The following slide show was presented at the
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels of the Northeast Specialty Show on June 13, 2003
© P. Davol 2003
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List of Topics
Discussed in Slide Presentation (78 Slides):
Nutritional Requirements of the Dog
Factors Affecting the Dietary Needs of Dogs
Stages of the Life Cycle
Environment
Determining Nutritional Requirements of the Dog
Determining Metabolizable Energy in Dog Foods
Comparison of ME Values in some Dog Food Brands
Average Daily Calories Required by Pregnant and Lactating Bitches
Protein Requirements
Fat Requirements
Vitamin Requirements
Mineral Requirements
Evaluating Nutritional Quality
AAFCO Diets
AAFCO’s Requirements for "Natural Diet"
The Limitations of Homemade Diets
The Dangers of Nutritional Deficiencies
The Dangers of Overnutrition
Nutrition and Disease:
Nutritional Management in the Heart Patient
Nutritional Support for Cardiac Cachexia
Obesity and the Cardiac Patient
Nutritional Management of Obesity in the Cardiac Patient
Nutrient Considerations in the Cardiac Patient
Nutrient-Drug Interactions in the Cardiac Patient
Nutrient--Diuretic Interactions
Nutrient--ACEI Interactions
Nutrient--Cardiac Glycoside Interactions
Implications of Dietary Management and Therapy for Cardiac Disease
Nutrition and the Allergic Patient
Nutritional Management of Liver Disease
Protein and Hepatic Dysfunction
Protein Recommendations for the Liver Patient
Implications for Protein Restriction in the Liver Patient
Other Nutrient Considerations in the Liver Patient
Example Homemade Diet for Liver Patients
Nutrition and Renal Disease
Nutrition and Seizures: Is there a connection?
Gluten Intolerance and Seizures
Summary Slides