Life Stage Nutrition Flashcards
1
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Feline dilated Cardiomyopathy
A
Caused by a deficiency in taurine
2
Q
Resting Energy Requirements (RER)
A
A calculation to determine an animals resting energy requirements
Bodyweight (kg) x30+70
3
Q
Metabolisable Energy Requirements (MER)
A
This calculation accounts for an animals activity level
X factor
4
Q
life stage nutrition (Dogs)
A
Gestation: 3xRER last trimester Ca 1.6: P 1
Lactation: up to 8 x RER
5
Q
Life Stage Nutrition (Cats)
A
Gestation: 1.5-2 x RER
Lactation: up to 8 x RER
6
Q
Life Stage Nutritoin (Neonates)
A
12-18Kcal / 100g BW
Ca: P (1.6:1)
7
Q
Life stage nutrition (Growth)
A
2.5- 3 x RER till 4 months
then 2 x RER till final adult weight
Ca: P(1.8:1) late growth
8
Q
Gut stasis
A
Gastrointestinal ileus- peristalsis slows or stops
