Orphans

Question 1

Commercial milk replacers are preferred for feeding orphans since they closely match the dogs or cats milk. Do not use….

Answer 1

Cows milk or goats milk
(Homemade formula isnt nutritionally accurate)

Question 2

The first _________ months are the most rapid growth period for cats and dogs

Answer 2

3-6 months

Question 3

Feed ____ - _____ times a day

Answer 3

4-5

Question 4

Adult body weight achieved
small/ toy:
Large/ giant:

Answer 4

Small toy/ medium: 9-11 months
Large/ giant: 11-15 months

Question 5

Puppies are unable to keep from absorbing excess ________

Answer 5

Calcium

Question 6

Feeding large/ giant breed dogs to reach max growth rate can lead to….

Answer 6

Developmental/ orthopedic diseases

Question 7

Excess vitamin D given to puppies can….

Answer 7

Skeleton remodeling

Question 8

Large and giant breed dogs must have adequate ___________

Answer 8

Protein

Question 8

Excess dietary ______ can lead to rapid growth in puppies

Answer 8

Fat

Question 9

Toy and small breeds have higher ____________ requirements per unit of BW, but their stomachs are ________ and ________ limited

Answer 9

Higher energy requirements
Stomachs are small and bulk limited