Feeding the dog Flashcards
(27 cards)
what is not an AAFCO life stage
geriatric
what are 4 dietary goals
- good quality of life
- maximum longevity
- optimize performance
- incorporate dietary management info wellness program
what are 6 basic nutrient categories
vitamins, minerals, fats, proteins, carbs, water
define: essential nutrient
indispensable - body cannot synthesize
define: conditionally essential
required during certain physiologic or pathologic conditions
define: nonessential nutrient
the body can synthesize if getting enough energy
2 types of feeding
free choice (ad libitum), food restricted meal feeding
RER info
- energy used by adult at rest
- thermoneutral environment
- does not support activity, growth, repro
- function of metabolic body size
what is DER affected by
breed, neuter status, age, activity, encironment
highest to lowest nutritional needs
performance/lactation, birth, growth, pregnancy, neutered/inactive
where are 4 places to check BCS
- over the ribs
- waistline
- tailhead
- abdominal tuck
how much did purina life span study restrict diet
25%
how much longer did restricted calorie dogs live
15% longer
when do pregnant dogs have most weight gain
week 6
when does food intake decrease in pregnant dogs
right before giving birth
what nutrient is conditionally essential for lactating/late gestation
carbs (recommend 20% of calories)
why do lactating dogs need carbs
energy, maintain fetal BG and lactose of milk
how much weight should puppies gain/day
2-4g/kg adult weight/day
when should you offer puppies solid food
3-4 weeks
when should you wean puppies
6-7 weeks
what is panosteitis
painful bone shaft inflammation
what are risk factors for developmental bone diseases
GENETICS, environment, nutrition
what are nutrition risk factors for bone disease
over consumption, excess energy, excess calcium, NOT PROTEIN
how often should you re-calculate a diet
every 2 weeks
