Nutrition Flashcards
What is important for your dog to have to stay healthy
clean water and a adequate diet
At what age does clean water need to be available at all times
3 weeks
What are the three main types of commercial foods
dry, canned and semi wet
How do different types of foods differ
ingredients and the amount of moisture
What are the main ingredients in semi moist foods
corn, meat by products, soybean meal, and corn syrup
What are the main ingredients in dry food
corn, soybean meal, wheat millings meat and bone meal
What are the two types of canned food
A ration type and A meat type
How much of moisture is in dry food
10%
How much moisture in canned dog food
75%
How much protein, fat, and fiber is in dry food
23%, 9% and 6%
How much protein, fat, and fiber is in meat type food
44%, 32%, and 4%
The amount of food you give the dog depends on what
Weight
Most foods contain the same amount of what
Energy
What does AAFCO stand for
Association of America Feed Control Officers
What are the two types of National marketed foods
Formulated and tested
