Feeding Dogs and Cats

Question 1

Free Choice Feeding

Answer 1

Ad Libitum
Automatic
Increased risk for over-nutrition
Dry/Semi-Moist/Soft-Dry foods

Question 2

Time-Restricted Feeding

Answer 2

“Free Choice” feed for 5-10 minutes
Reduced risk for over-nutrition
Easier house training
Dry/Semi-Moist/Soft-Dry

Question 3

Food Restricted Meal Feeding

Answer 3

Feed a measured amount of food
Reduced risk for over-nutrition
Dry/Semi-Moist/Soft-Dry or Canned

Question 4

Dietary criteria for healthy dogs and cats

Answer 4

Complete and balanced for intended species
Specific-purpose food
Meet optimal nutrient profile range
Nutrients digestible and bioavailable
Passed a feeding trial for appropriate life stage
Marketed by research

Question 5

All Purpose Foods

Answer 5

“Womb to Tomb”
One product satisfies all nutritional needs in all situations
Food consumption based on caloric needs

Question 6

Specific Purpose Foods

Answer 6

Life Stages (Growth, Adult, Geriatric)
Body Condition/Use (Obese Prone, Athletic, Gestation, Lactation)