Cat Nutrition

Synopsis

Covers basic nutritional concepts including digestibility, biologic value, and palatability/acceptability. Describes nutrients needed by cats (protein, fat, carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins), and water requirements. Discusses feeding at all stages of life, under various conditions (stress, pregnancy, etc) and looks at types of food, how much to feed and how often, interpretation of information on pet food labels, health risks associated with improper feeding, and obesity.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 45 min.

Year of production

1992

Availability

Sale; 1997 sale: £38.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Uses

Cat breeders and owners, veterinary nurses, candidates for petcare qualifications.

Subjects

Veterinary science

Keywords

cats; nutrition; veterinary procedures

Credits

Writer

Mike Davies

Cast

Mike Davies
Sarah Caney

Production Company

Name

Provet

Name

White (Allan) Memorial Video Library

Distributor

Name

Royal Veterinary College, Unit for Veterinary Continuing Education