Adult Maintenance

Question 1

Bc small and toy breeds have higher energy requirements per unit of body weight, but small stomachs, their diets need to be higher in ________ ___________ and highly __________

Answer 1

Nutrient density
Highly digestible

Question 2

Bulk limited

Answer 2

The inverse relationship between energy density and volume of food is consumed.

Question 3

DHA for

Answer 3

Neurological development

Question 4

Nutrient needs during growth (3)

Answer 4

1. Slightly high protein + high quality
2. DHA- neurological
3. Antioxidants- combat oxidation

Question 5

Bringing home puppy or kitty, dont change diet for ____ - ____ days (theyre already stressed enough) and after that, gradually change over the course of ____ days

Answer 5

2-3 days
4 days

Question 6

When choosing a diet for adult maintenance, what three things should be considered

Answer 6

1. Life stage
2. Breed size
3. Activity level

Question 7

Feeding for endurance performance, feed a highly digestible, energy and nutrient dense diet
Equation

Answer 7

4000 kcal of ME/ kg or more

Question 8

Macronutrient breakdown of endurance/ performance diet

Answer 8

Protein: 30-35%
Fat: 50-65%
Carb: 10-15%
(omega 3 and 6 fatty acids)

Question 9

The largest meal of the day for working dogs should be….

Answer 9

After training

Question 10

Sprint racing dogs draw energy from ___________ metabolism of ___________

Answer 10

Anerobic
Carbohydrates