• Assessment of the nutritional status and energy needs of small animal patients
• Step-by-step pictorial instructions on how to implement the most appropriate techniques for particular patients, including routes of nutritional support, and feeding tube options
• Expected outcomes and possible complications associated with feeding modalities along with strategies to minimize risk of complications
• Support in unique challenges of nutritional management of hospitalized exotic species

Offering clear and concise instructions on state-of-the-art techniques and approaches in the field, Nutritional Management of Hospitalized Small Animals is the definitive resource for small animal veterinarians wishing to provide optimal nutritional support for their patients during hospitalization.

It is also the intent of the book to describe clinically applicable techniques that can be incorporated in most practice environments. The scientific evidence behind these recommendations is briefly explored, providing the reader with references for further reading if desired. Many of the contributors are practising nutritionists who are providing practical solutions for their patients. Others contributors are specialists in their fields and show how nutritional support can be effectively used to manage problems they encounter in their practice. In summary, it is an exciting time for the continued development of nutritional care in veterinary patients and this book attempts to capture this excitement.