Commercial Pet Food Flashcards
When does colostrum change over to milk?
24 hours
What is the approximate milk replacer ratio for puppies?
30 mL for every 115 g body weight, divided into frequent feedings
When are puppies introduced to semisolid gruel?
3 weeks
At ____ weeks, mothers milk intake is reduced and larger amount of solid foods is given
5-6 weeks
When does weaning to adulthood occur?
10-18 months
Puppies need 2-3x as much energy as adults until ____ of adult weight is reached
50%
Growing dogs need ____ adult energy until ______ of adult weight
1.5 times, 80-100%
What are 5 things a growing dog should be fed?
energy, protein, fat, calcium and phosphorus
In growing dogs, avoid unnecessary _______ supplements
Calcium
Weeks ____ fetal growth is minimal and no nutrition changes are needed
1-5
During week 5 of gestation, increase mother’s intake by ____ - ____, add approximately ___ kcal/kg body weight.
30%-60%, 26
During the last 4-5 weeks of gestation, increase _______ and ______
protein and fat
At ____ postpartum, colostrum changes over to milk, protein content _____ with lactose increases in week 1
24 hours, halves
At what age are puppies introduced to semisolid gruel?
3 weeks
Growing dogs need ____ times adult energy until 80-100% of adult weight
1.5 X
Nutritional needs for growing dogs
energy, protein, fat, calcium, phosphorus
Most dogs ____ eating approximately 24 hours before whelping
Stop or reduce
During lactation ______ feeding is best in most cases.
Free choice
During lactation energy needs may be ___ - ___ % higher
100%-200%
Kittens nurse ___ - ____ weeks
6-8 weeks
Kittens begin weaning ___-___ weeks, and are completely weaned by ___-___ weeks
3-4 weeks, 6-9 weeks
When do kittens reach adulthood?
10-12 months
What are the energy requirements for kittens?
2-3x adult needs
When are protein needs highest for kittens?
At weaning
Kits need ____ acid
Linoleic
For orphan kittens, milk replacer should be given ____ for every 55g of bodyweight, divided into frequent feedings
15 mL
During feline pregnancy, when do you increase intake?
6th-7th week of gestation
In felines, gradual increase of ___-___% higher energy recommended in the last ___ weeks of gestation
25-50%, and 3 weeks
What is the most demanding stage in cats?
Lactation
