Adult Maintenance & Senior (6) Flashcards
Dr. Shepherd
What are the steps to addressing nutrition?
- assess patient
- asses diet
- assess feeding management
- re-assess as needed
How much water (mL) per day?
60 mL/kgBW/day
What is the target for pet food selection?
commercial diets substantiated for “adult maintenance” or “all life stages”
What kind of dog food is this?
canine maintenance
Kind?
canine maintenance
Kind of food?
feline maintenance
90% of daily energy/calories should come from ______
complete and balanced food
T/F: Age is not a disease
TRUE
What are nutrition strategies to support joint health?
- maintain a BCS of 4/9-5/9
- regular exercise
- enhance nutrients that can help support joint health
What are the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids?
increase serum n-3
decreased joint inflammation
reduced clinical signs of osteoarthritis
What is the dose for omega-3 fatty acids?
300 mg EPA + DHA/kg^0.75 BW
What are omega-3 fatty acids sources
How should the omega-6 to omega-3 ratio be?
don’t exceed omega-3 compared to omega-6
potential adverse effects: altered platelet function and reduced wound healing
What is the green-lipped mussel?
high in omega-3s
What is glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate?
What are key ingredients/nutrients for supporting joint health?
- EPA + DHA
- green-lipped mussel
- glucosamine/chondroitin
- curcumin
- antioxidants
What is sarcopenia?
age-associated muscle loss
protein: quantity, quality
look for “fish oil” in commercial diet ingredient list
Look at cognitive dysfunction
Look at anxiety
Dental disease & nutrition
brush teeth!
VOHC
veterinary dental diets formulated to manage tartar or plaque
