Canine Nutrition Flashcards
What’s the difference between dog and cat oral anatomy?
Dogs can grind, cats cannot. Dogs have more teeth than cats as well.
When should you transition puppies to adult food?
When they reach about 80% of adult size
What key nutritional factors do puppies need?
higher energy density, higher protein, higher fat, higher Ca and P, higher amounts of soluble carbs, and higher digestibility (when compared to adult foods).
What is the main difference in puppy foods vs. adult foods?
trace minerals. Puppies need more of these.
What is the goal when feeding large breed/giant puppies?
To slow down the growth rate
Why should Ca in a puppy diet be restricted?
Because puppies readily absorb all the calcium in their food, they don’t regulate it. If there is too much, it can lead to bone malformation.
What are the 3 important KNFs for obese-prone adults?
energy density, fat, and fiber.
What are the non-dietary risk factors that make dogs obese prone?
breed/genetics, gender and reproductive status, age, and sedentary life style .
What are the important KNFs for working/athletic dogs? Which is the most important.
energy density (most important), protein, fat, and antioxidants.
Do senior dog foods have an established nutrient profile?
No.
Why should you avoid excess nutrients when feeding older dogs?
Because of a decrease in organ function.
