Phase I Nutrition - Small Animal Flashcards
animal specific factors
signalment, medical history, physical exam
diet specific factors
appropriateness of the diet, storage of the diet, changes to diet
feeding management and environmental factors
how much/frequent/location/method of feeding, competition, access, household, environmental changes
in what cases are extended evaluations optional
patient older than 7, pregnant, lactating, growing (puppy), multiple animals in the house, low or high activity level
where do you assess when body condition scoring
ribs, vertebrae, fat mass, abdomen, tail base, shoulders, hips
normal bcs for dogs is _____ and cats is _____
4-5/9; 5/9
5/9 indicates what % body fat
20
where do you assess when muscle condition scoring
temporal muscle, lumbar vertebrae, pelvis, scapula
what is the energy density of fat, protein and carbs
fat = 9 kcal/g; protein and carbs = 4 kcal/g
RER equation
BW^0.75x70
BCS 3/9 is how underweight
20%
BCS 2/9 is how underweight
30%
BCS 1/9 is how underweight
40%
when is measuring by weight important
wt loss, cats and small dogs
what does the CFIA NOT do
does not regulate food manufactured and sold WITHIN Canada
edible vs inedible
edible = fit for human consumption; inedible is not, but may be used in animal feed if non-specified risk material (specified risk material is condemned)
non-specified risk material can be used for
pharmaceutical or animal feed
what does Health Canada prohibit
unsubstantiated claims related to labelling and advertising of pet food
what does the competition bureau/industry Canada do
prevents misleading representations and deceptive marketing practices; legislation for pet food labelling
what are the three basic mandatory statements on pet food as determined by industry Canada and the competition bureau
product identity, product net quality, dealers name and place of business