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how is obesity defined?

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an excess of body fat sufficient to result in impairment of health or body function

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dog obesity risks?

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anaesthesia and surgery
heat / exercise intolerance
CVS complication

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cat obesity risks?

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musculoskeletal problems
diabetes mellitus
hepatic lipidosis

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endodgenous factors of obesity

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age
sex
repo status
hormonal abnormalities
genetics
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exogenous factors of obesity

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activity
food intake
diet compostions
palatability
environment
lifestyle
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what is the dog maintenance energy requirement?

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dog MER = 132 (BW) ^ 0.75

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Cat MER?

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Cat MER = 70 (BW)

or

= 100 + 44(BW)

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cat / dog recommended energy requirement?

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RER = 70(BW) ^0.75

or

= 30(BW) + 70

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Weight loss plan

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no more than 2% loss / week
start with giving RER for current weight
over 8-12 months
include treat
feed regular to increase metabolism and decrease begging
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clinical consequences of high energy

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obesity
hip dysplasia
osteochondrosis
panosteitis
osteoarthiritis
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clinical consequence of high calcium

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osteochondrosis
panosteitis
radius curvus syndrome
wobbler syndrome

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clinical consequence of high Vit D / Ca / P

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oesteochondrosis,

radius curvus syndrome

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clinical consequence of low calcium

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hyperparathyroidism

pathological fractures

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clinical consequence of low vit D

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rickets
bowled legs
pathological fractures

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clinical consequence of low protein (growing dog)

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dilated cardiomyopathy

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clinical consequence of low taurine (cat)

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dilated cariomyopathy

retinal degeneration

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clinical consequence of low thiamine

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neurological signs

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When was the first association of humans with dogs?

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40-150,000 years ago

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what was the first truly domesticated animal?

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dog

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when did the dog population become properly independent?

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8-15,000 years ago

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what is domestication?

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the process by which a population of animals becomes adapted to man and the captive environment

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how does adaptation occur?

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genetic changes

environmental events that reoccur each generation

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what wouldve been the original use for dogs?

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food
amusement
guarding
hunting companions

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traits favouring domestication?

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easy to breed from - promiscuous
easy to utilise
easy to live with
highly structured social groups
strong maternal bonding
precocial development of the young
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What behavioural changes have occured in dogs from domestication?
- increased duration of sensitive period - loss of pair bonding - extension of breeding season - retention of juvenile patterns of behaviour - less vocal signals - bark more - limited tail and posture display - few facial postures - heavy jowls
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what were the two steps in domestication of the dog?
1) producing a blueprint domestic dog with traits that made it acceptable as a general purpose working animal 2) selection of specific traits and personality types that were specialise for certain roles
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how was cat domestication different to that of dogs?
- cats have had an association with human civilisation since there were settlements as they supported prey for the cats - cats that could deal with closer proximity to people were able to take better advantage of this - this created a selection pressure towards boldness and sociability
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What are some documented health benefits of pet ownsership?
- lower health impact after bereavement - reduced bp - reduced anxiety - reduced CVS risk - positive lifestyle effect
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what 2 things suggest the human-animal bond is bidirectional?
- attachment | - reciprocity
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how does a positive human-animal bond help working animals?
- higher milk yield - higher welfare - lower cortisol
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what are some examples of exaggerated behaviour?
- increased hunting behaviour - territoriality - aggression and self - defense : pain - food guarding / stealing - polyphagia - indoor elimination - PU
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what are indicators that a behaviour is abnormal?
- developmental course and life-stage - behaviour at odds with environment and experience - sudden change in behaviour in a previously well adjusted animal - not attributable to an adverse experience - self destructive - altered mental state - neurological signs
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what is a phobia?
upgraded, excessively intense, inappropriate and persistent fear - interferes with normal behaviour and is maladaptive - most common behavioural problem
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what are some common phobias?
``` thunder fireworks gunshots flashing lights kties hot air balloons ```
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what is a compulsive disorder?
abnormal repetitive behaviours | -ritualised, repetitive, worse during emotional stress
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what are some common canine compulsive disorders?
``` tail chasing flank sucking self mutilation fly snapping shadow/light chasing barking ```
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what are some common feline compulsive disorders?
self mutilation/overgrooming | shadow/light chasing
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what can predispose to compulsive disorders?
- high risk breed - poor early husbandry - inadequate environment - emotional disorder - progressive
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how can you treat compulsive disorders?
- medication - clomipramine, fluoxetine - behavioural therapy - environmental modification - training
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what can compulsive disorders sometimes be confused with?
seizures
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what is feline hyperaesthesia syndrome?
Behavioural changes - highly agitated, tail swishing, dilated pupils, manic episodes, jumping, unusual vocalisation, pacing, inappropriate mounting Spinal / skin sensitivity - twitching / biting at tail, rippling on skin above tail, sensitive to touch around tail / spine - can be provoked by stroking - more likely when animal stresed
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at risk breeds for feline hyperaesthesia syndrome?
burmese siamese himalayan abyssinian 1-4 yo
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how do you diagnose feline hyperaesthesia syndrome?
- by eliminating : - skin disease - epilepsy - spinal disease - investigation of the environment
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how can you treat feline hyperaesthesia syndrome?
- manage / treat underlying cause - reduce environmental stress - anti-epileptic medication - SSRI medication
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what is feline orofacial pain syndrome?
- behaviour suggesting facial, oral or tongue discomfort - exaggerated licking / chewing / pawing at mouth - unilateral
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what is the typical signalment / history of cats with orofacial pain syndrome?
- burmese - siamese, tonkinese, burmilla, DSH - male - any age - episodic (5m -2hr) - appear anxious before it starts - can be distracted - may be anorexic
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what can cause feline orofacial pain syndrome?
- oral lesions triggering trigeminal nerve endings - environmental factors - poor social coping strategies, multi-pet house - pregnancy - systemic liver or kidney disease
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how do you treat feline orofacial pain syndrome?
- prevent mutilation (collar, soft claws) - address underlying cause - address pain
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how was cat domestication different to that of dogs?
- cats have had an association with human civilisation since there were settlements as they supported prey for the cats - cats that could deal with closer proximity to people were able to take better advantage of this - this created a selection pressure towards boldness and sociability
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what can predispose to compulsive disorders?
- high risk breed - poor early husbandry - inadequate environment - emotional disorder - progressive

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