B16. Dietetics of Skin Diseases (Dogs, Cats)

Question 1

Main causes

Answer 1

Usually allergy or Deficiency

Question 2

Deficiencies

Answer 2

Zinc deficinency (huskey)
Iodine deficincy (puppies-> goiter)
Vitamin A (spaniels)
Biotin (cat)
Fatty acids (cats esp. cant synthesize arachidonic acid)

Question 3

allergy,

Answer 3

o Ca: beef, dairy products, gluten (wheat)
o Fe: beef, dairy products, fish
o Ca and Fe: soya, chicken, egg, rice

Question 4

aim of the feeding,

Answer 4

o Reduce the chance of allergic response
o Support healthy skin barrier
o Identification background of allergy
o Unique protein source

Question 5

Nutritional management.

Answer 5

Protein –> hair and skin effected
Vitamina A –> mucous membranes, hyperkeratinizatiion,
Vitamin E –>
Essential FA
Biotin - hairloss (alopecia)
B6 - inflammation, encrusting at eye, nose tail.