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Hospital nutrition
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Hospital nutrition
- Author: Georgia Woods-Lee
- From: BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice
- Item: 12, pp 94 - 100
- DOI: 10.22233/9781913859589.12
- Copyright: © 2025 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
- Publication Date: August 2025
Providing nutrition for hospitalized patients can be challenging; however, it is of the utmost importance for their health and recovery. Veterinary professionals need to prevent malnutrition as well as feed patients nutritious diets suited to their requirements.
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Figure 12.1
An example of a form for calculating energy requirements and quantities of food. BCS = body condition score; MCS = muscle condition score.
(Courtesy of the University of Liverpool, Small Animal Teaching Hospital) © 2025 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure 12.1
An example of a form for calculating energy requirements and quantities of food. BCS = body condition score; MCS = muscle condition score.
(Courtesy of the University of Liverpool, Small Animal Teaching Hospital)
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Figure 12.2
Using a hide in the kennel is a good way of reducing stress in cats, especially those that are nervous and like to hide away to feel safe.
(Courtesy of Wood Veterinary Group) © 2025 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure 12.2
Using a hide in the kennel is a good way of reducing stress in cats, especially those that are nervous and like to hide away to feel safe.
(Courtesy of Wood Veterinary Group)