Growth (5) Flashcards
Dr. Shepherd
1
Q
What is nutrition at weaning?
A
4 weeks of age
4 weeks time
4 meals per day
(end at 8 weeks)
2
Q
What are canine DOD nutritional risk factors?
A
- excess dietary energy
- nutrient deficiencies
- nutrient excess
3
Q
How do you combat canine DOD risk?
A
feed a diet substantiated for growth
4
Q
What is the calcium caveat for large breed puppies?
A
5
Q
What are the age at which dogs reach their adult size?
A
6
Q
A
RER = 160
479 kcal/day
7
Q
What are the age at which cats reach their adult size?
A
8
Q
Calculate DER of 5.5 month old kitten weighing 2.3 kg
A
RER = 130 kcal/day
DER = 327 kcal/day
9
Q
Look at puppy growth chart
A
10
Q
What are general recommendations for healthy puppies?
A
11
Q
What are general recommendations for healthy kittens?
A
12
Q
T/F: Homemade diets are encouraged for puppies and kittens
A
FALSE - lots of room for error
