Recommended Reading

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Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats (2006)

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National Research Council

Essential for serious practitioners. An excellent reference to many of the studies available on nutrition and their discussion.

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Canine and Feline Nutrition

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Linda P. Case, MS, Leighann Daristotle, DVM, PhD, Michael G. Hayek, PhD, and Melody Foess Raasch, DVM

Arguably the most essential canine and feline nutrition textbook.  Useful for all levels of students.

Small Animal Clinical Nutrition

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Hand

More technical reading experience. This provides a look at different life stages and status. Discusses ingredient selection and supplement selection.

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Introduction to Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology

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Victoria Aspinall, BVSc, MRCVS
Melanie Cappello, BSc(hons) Zoology PGCE VN

Understanding the body components and functions provides greater insight to how we nourish our pets. 

 

Dog Food Logic (Dogs Only)

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Linda P. Case, M.S.

 

Begin thinking like a nutritionist. This book discusses proper decision making and much needed critical thinking skills.

Biochemistry

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Lippincott

For those wanting to understand nutrition on a fundamental level

Nutrition and Disease Management 2nd Edition

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Ann Wortinger, Kara Burns

 

More information on disease states. 

Herbs for Pets

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Mary Wulff, Greg Tilford
 

Introductary book and a great reference book.

Applied Veterinary Clinical Nutrition

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Andrea J. Fascetti, Sean J. Delaney (editors)

Clinical use. An advanced addition to the bookshelf. Not for starters.