Parasite/Nutrition Flashcards

1
Q

Dematophytosis

A

Most common fungal infection

Contagious skin disease

Microsporum canis

Microsporum gypseum

Trichophyton

Diagnostic

Fungal culture

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Demodectic Mange

A

External parasite

microscopic mite

Infects hair follicles

Cigar shaped

Can be found normally

Affects weaken immune system

Local (one area) vs Generalized (All over)

Symptoms

Alopecia (common on the feet)

Diagnosis

Skin scrapping

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3
Q

A

Demodex mange

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4
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Scabies

A

Sarcoptic mange (Sarcoptes scabei)

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5
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AAFCO

A

Association of American Feed Control Officials

Regulates Pet Food

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6
Q

Pet Food Labels

Required Info

A

Product Name/Brand

% of Ingredients

  • Meat: 95%
  • Dinner, Formula, Entree Platter, Stew: 25%
  • with: 3%
  • Flavor: .001%

Guaranteed Analysis

  • Crude Protein
  • Crude Fat
  • Crude Fiber
  • Moisture

Designator: Dog or Cat

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7
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Feeding Trial Method (protocol)

Formulation Method (Calculated)

A

Feeding Trial Method (protocol) - With Testing. Min. 6 every months

Formulation Method (Calculated) - W/O Testing

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8
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Requirements for cats and dogs

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Cats

Taurine

40% carbohydrated

Dogs

Vitamin A

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