Commercial Pet Food

Question 1

When does colostrum change over to milk?

Answer 1

24 hours

Question 2

What is the approximate milk replacer ratio for puppies?

Answer 2

30 mL for every 115 g body weight, divided into frequent feedings

Question 3

When are puppies introduced to semisolid gruel?

Answer 3

3 weeks

Question 4

At ____ weeks, mothers milk intake is reduced and larger amount of solid foods is given

Answer 4

5-6 weeks

Question 5

When does weaning to adulthood occur?

Answer 5

10-18 months

Question 6

Puppies need 2-3x as much energy as adults until ____ of adult weight is reached

Answer 6

50%

Question 7

Growing dogs need ____ adult energy until ______ of adult weight

Answer 7

1.5 times, 80-100%

Question 8

What are 5 things a growing dog should be fed?

Answer 8

energy, protein, fat, calcium and phosphorus

Question 9

In growing dogs, avoid unnecessary _______ supplements

Answer 9

Calcium

Question 10

Weeks ____ fetal growth is minimal and no nutrition changes are needed

Answer 10

1-5

Question 11

During week 5 of gestation, increase mother’s intake by ____ - ____, add approximately ___ kcal/kg body weight.

Answer 11

30%-60%, 26

Question 12

During the last 4-5 weeks of gestation, increase _______ and ______

Answer 12

protein and fat

Question 13

At ____ postpartum, colostrum changes over to milk, protein content _____ with lactose increases in week 1

Answer 13

24 hours, halves

Question 14

At what age are puppies introduced to semisolid gruel?

Answer 14

3 weeks

Question 15

Growing dogs need ____ times adult energy until 80-100% of adult weight

Answer 15

1.5 X

Question 16

Nutritional needs for growing dogs

Answer 16

energy, protein, fat, calcium, phosphorus

Question 17

Most dogs ____ eating approximately 24 hours before whelping

Answer 17

Stop or reduce

Question 18

During lactation ______ feeding is best in most cases.

Answer 18

Free choice

Question 19

During lactation energy needs may be ___ - ___ % higher

Answer 19

100%-200%

Question 20

Kittens nurse ___ - ____ weeks

Answer 20

6-8 weeks

Question 21

Kittens begin weaning ___-___ weeks, and are completely weaned by ___-___ weeks

Answer 21

3-4 weeks, 6-9 weeks

Question 22

When do kittens reach adulthood?

Answer 22

10-12 months

Question 23

What are the energy requirements for kittens?

Answer 23

2-3x adult needs

Question 24

When are protein needs highest for kittens?

Answer 24

At weaning

Question 25

Kits need ____ acid

Answer 25

Linoleic

Question 26

For orphan kittens, milk replacer should be given ____ for every 55g of bodyweight, divided into frequent feedings

Answer 26

15 mL

Question 27

During feline pregnancy, when do you increase intake?

Answer 27

6th-7th week of gestation

Question 28

In felines, gradual increase of ___-___% higher energy recommended in the last ___ weeks of gestation

Answer 28

25-50%, and 3 weeks

Question 29

What is the most demanding stage in cats?

Answer 29

Lactation