Applied Nutrition(cats,dogs,wild animals and birds)
- D.V. Reddy 1st edition

Master the complexities of non-traditional nutrition. This volume by Dr. D.V. Reddy is the definitive manual for veterinarians, zoo curators, and pet nutritionists. It moves beyond the farm to provide high-level scientific guidance on the dietary requirements of companion animals, laboratory models, and captive wildlife, ensuring their health, longevity, and reproductive success.
Core Features
Canine & Feline Precision: Detailed breakdown of the specific metabolic needs of Dogs and Cats, including the importance of taurine for felines and life-stage feeding (Puppy/Kitten to Geriatric).
Avian Nutrition: Comprehensive strategies for Psittacines (Parrots), Passerines (Songbirds), and Raptors, focusing on preventing common metabolic bone diseases and feather plucking related to malnutrition.
Wildlife & Zoo Management: Expert insights into the "Natural Analog" diet—formulating captive rations for Large Felids, Primates, and Ungulates that mimic their wild nutritional intake.
Laboratory Animal Science: Standardized feeding protocols for Rats, Mice, Rabbits, and Guinea Pigs, essential for maintaining the integrity of biomedical research data.
Nutritional Pathology: A "clinical-first" approach to recognizing and treating deficiency diseases and obesity-related metabolic disorders in non-livestock species.