Feeding Regiments Flashcards
1
Q
Smaller wild cats eat….
A
Smaller prey more often
2
Q
Free fed domestic cats eat ________ meals per day
A
9-16 meals per day
23 kcals (smoll field mouse)
3
Q
Five considerations when determining what to feed
A
- Essential + balanced nutrients
- Palatability
- W/ extended use, is animal subjectively healthy
- Supply sufficient energy + BCS
- Extended use support GI + healthy stools
4
Q
Three primary feeding regiments
A
- Free choice
- Time controlled
- Portion controlled
5
Q
What is the method of choice in most feeding regiments
A
Portion controlled
6
Q
BCS
A
A subjective, visual, and palpatory assessment
7
Q
Ideal BCS fat percentage for dogs and cats
A
Dog: 15-20%
Cats: 25-30%
8
Q
On a 5 scale BCS, each increment change or point change is…..
A
10-15% body fat
9
Q
Involving client with BCS scoring, Overweight and obesity =
A
Disease
10
Q
Optimal BCS (3)
A
- Normal body contours
- Easily palpated bony prominences, but not seen or felt
- Intra-abdominal fat that doesnt interfere with palpation
