Canine Nutrition

Question 1

At least ___% of at suggested for adult dogs

Answer 1

9-15%

Question 2

Fat and ___ affects ____-ability (for dogs)

Answer 2

palatability

Question 3

Deficiency symptoms

Answer 3

• poor hair
• skin issues
• poor immune response

Question 4

No requirement of this macronutrient, but dogs can eat a lot of it

Answer 4

carbohydrates

Question 5

T/F: many dogs are lactose intolerant

Answer 5

T

Question 6

Which macronutrient is inexpensive, available, and a digestible energy source ?

Answer 6

Carbs

Question 7

___% of protein is recommended for dogs

Answer 7

18-26%

Question 8

___ should not be used as prime energy source

Answer 8

proteins

Question 9

Why shouldn’t protein be used as prime energy source?

Answer 9

protein can lead to excess nitrogen: can be a problem in dogs (but other animals struggle with this more)

Question 10

Protein quality the same or varies?

Answer 10

varies

Question 11

will younger or older animals need more levels of protein?

Answer 11

younger animals

Question 12

____ is generally added in many dog foods in case a dog needs it

Answer 12

taurine

Question 13

_____ interfere with mineral balance

Answer 13

excess meat

Question 14

Why would excess meat interfere with mineral balance?

Answer 14

1. A diet that’s primarily meat
   -> high phosphorus levels + low Ca2+ levels = poor bone health

• because Ca2+ is being pulled out of their bones

2. Fiber deficiencies

Question 15

“_____-free” ≠ “meat” diet

Answer 15

Grain free

Question 16

___%: adult is water
___%: young is water

Answer 16

70%: adult is water
75%: young is water

Question 17

How common is food allergies?

Answer 17

Not uncommon

Question 18

How does allergies for dogs start to appear?

Answer 18

• keep feeding he same foods

Question 19

Impact of food allergies: constant search for what?

Answer 19

for new ingredients as allergies form to commonly used ingredients

Question 20

Avidin: found in where?

Answer 20

raw egg whites

Question 21

How common of a problem is avidin?

Answer 21

not common

Question 22

Avidin: ____ (B-vitamin) deficiency leads to skin rashes/fur loss

Answer 22

Biotin

Question 23

Non-nutritional factors

Answer 23

❏ Feces vo lu m e
❏ Feces consist e n cy
❏ Fecal odor
❏ Flatulence (Gas)
❏ Appeal o f fe e d to owner (color, order, texture)
❏ Appeal of feed to animal (smell)

Question 24

By-product meals include what?

Answer 24

• animal by-products that humans don’t eat (skin, organs, chicken heads, …)

Question 25

Marketing factor of by-product meals: ingredients that sound like what?

Answer 25

sound like what we would like them

Question 26

Marketing factor of by-product meals: exemplifies what?

Answer 26

Anthropomorphism

Question 27

Are by-product meals for dogs as nutritious and digestible in comparison?

Answer 27

Yes!

Question 28

Dry food for dogs

Answer 28

- 10-12% moisture - good for teeth - often contains: grains, soybean meal, animal product, milk products, fats/oils, vitamins and minerals

Question 29

Wet foods for dogs

Answer 29

- 74-78% moisture - may include more meat products - specialty diets based on age or condition

Question 30

What MUST be labeled for dog foods?

Answer 30

- brand name, product name - ingredients: most to least - designator (treat, snack, complete diet, ...) - net weight

Question 31

What is optional when it comes to food labeling regulations?

Answer 31

pictures

Question 32

What type of food are NOT required to have nutritional adequacy labels?

Answer 32

"Snacks"

Question 33

if specific ingredient is THE PRODUCT name, it must contain ____

Answer 33

95% of that ingredient Ex: "Cooked Beef" or "Beef"

Question 34

If specific ingredient is IN PRODUCT'S NAME, it must contain what?

Answer 34

at least 25% of that ingredient. Ex: "Chicken Dinner"

Question 35

If product name says "WITH ____", it must contain what?

Answer 35

3% of that ingredient - Ex: "Gravy WITH BEEF"

Question 36

How much to feed: Most are just suggestions/starting point best to feed based on what?

Answer 36

body condition score

Question 37

How much to feed: Research shows cutting diet to ___% can lead to longer lifespans (up to 2 years) cuz they're cutting diet by 25% -> keeping them thinner

Answer 37

75%

Question 38

What type of dogs may need more feed?

Answer 38

working dogs

Question 39

What type of dogs may need less feed?

Answer 39

lazy dogs

Question 40

_____ spend up to 60% of their awake time hunting for feed

Answer 40

Wild canids

Question 41

Benefits of food toys for dogs

Answer 41

- slow consumption - prevents boredom - stimulates interest - cleans teeth - may decrease destructive behaviors, obesity, separation anxiety, ...

Question 42

Dominance Hierarchy of dogs

Answer 42

- may exist around the food dish - give each dog with own dish apart from each other

Question 43

Feed adult dogs how many times a day?

Answer 43

2 times

Question 44

Feed puppies how much food and how many times a day?

Answer 44

smaller meals 3 times

Question 45

Commercial diets are formulated to be fed as the ___

Answer 45

SOLE ration

Question 46

Is it hard to create a balanced diet with home mixed diets?

Answer 46

yes

Question 47

Are table scraps/leftovers balanced nutritionally?

Answer 47

No - if done often -> obesity

Question 48

how often can treats be given?

Answer 48

Can be given daily, but in moderation

Question 49

The BARF Diet

Answer 49

Biologically Active Raw Food Diet - Currently promoted by some with argument: more natural, some enzymes are destroyed in cooking + dogs generally produce their own digestive enzymes - Care: disease-causing organisms are in raw food

Question 50

Is raw food commercially available?

Answer 50

- some are - bacterial contamination is still a concern

Question 51

Toxic Foods for dogs

Answer 51

CHOCOLATE - Darker // more toxic SUGAR FREE GUM - Xylitol: artificial sweetener (very toxic) RAISINS/GRAPES - kidney failure ONIONS, GARLIC... - can damage red blood cells, cause anemia XXX

Question 52

Research interest in terms of dog's nutrition and is a HUGE market opportunity?

Answer 52

supplements

Question 53

Research on what in terms of dogs' health?

Answer 53

- immune function, trainability, coat quality... - big emphasis on join health as well