Dog Nutrition

Synopsis

Covers basic nutritional concepts including simple anatomy and physiology, digestibility, biologic value, and palatability/acceptability; nutrients needed by dogs (protein, fat, carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins), and water requirements; feeding at all stages of life, under various conditions (stress, pregnancy, etc.); 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. 42 min.

Year of production

1992

Availability

Sale; 1997 sale: £38.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Uses

Dog breeders and owners, veterinary nurses, candidates for pet care qualifications.

Subjects

Veterinary science

Keywords

dogs; nutrition; veterinary procedures

Credits

Writer

Mike Davies

Production Company

Name

Provet

Name

White (Allan) Memorial Video Library

Sponsor

Name

SPVS Educational Trust

Distributor

Name

Royal Veterinary College, Unit for Veterinary Continuing Education