obesity and life stag nutrition

Question 1

predisposing factors to obesity

Answer 1

breed and diet

Question 2

Problems associated with obesity

Answer 2

worsening cardiac, respiratory, orthopaedic disease
skin conditions
breeding difficulties
altered drug metabolism + poor surgical outcomes

Question 3

Dog obesity problems associated

Answer 3

hypertension, pancreatitis, kidney problems, bladder TCC, Shortened lifespan

Question 4

cat problems associated with obesity

Answer 4

diabetes
lameness
fatty liver

Question 5

weight loss plan

Answer 5

feed 80% of previous daily caloric intake

Question 6

what is the aim of weight loss?

Answer 6

1-2% BW per week

Question 7

what happens when weight loss to rapid

Answer 7

lose muscle
risk of nutritional deficiencies
weight rebound
more signs of hunger

Question 8

treats

Answer 8

less than 10% of daily calories

Question 9

Excerise

Answer 9

20-60mins leash walking

Question 10

pregnancy dog and cat

Answer 10

Question 11

lactation car and dog

Answer 11

Question 12

weaning cats and dogs

Answer 12

Question 13

growth (puppies and kittens)

Answer 13

Question 14

calcium supplementation for puppies

Answer 14

NOT