A holistic approach to creating a nutrition plan for hospitalised inpatients

Good nutritional support of hospitalised dogs and cats improves recovery from illness, reduces mortality and improves responses to trauma and stress (Chan, 2004). The purpose of providing nutritional...

Nutritional calculations: a guide for the veterinary healthcare team

Energy is measured in calories (cal), kilocalories (kcal) and kilojoules (kJ): 1 kcal = 1000 cal = 4.184 kJ. Heat is produced following the intake of a meal as a result of digestion and absorption....