The scientific basis of feeding dogs and cats . General information about energy, protein, lipid, carbohydrate, vitamin and mineral nutrition of animals is given . Scientific norms of the need of dogs and cats for energy, protein and amino acids, lipids and fatty acids, easily digestible carbohydrates and fiber, macro- and microelements and vitamins in different periods of physiological state . are given. The characteristics of the nutritional value of feed products and the norms of feeding them to dogs and cats, as well as recommendations on the mode and technique of feeding animals are given typical diets. The basics of dietary feeding of animals in diseases of the digestive organs, kidneys and urinary tract, metabolic diseases and blood system. Designed for veterinary doctors, technologists for the production of dry food and canned food for dogs and cats, as well as a wide range of readers, pet lovers Theme tags: Dogs