Week 2 Book Notes Flashcards
What are specific purpose pet foods?
Products intended for certain life stages like growth, medical conditions.
What are all purpose pet foods?
Foods intended for feeding healthy animals of any age or life stage
What are value foods?
Foods aimed at consumers looking for bargains or feeding multiple pets.
What are people food products?
Products designed or marketed to look like recognizable human foods. Like stew
What are natural pet foods?
Foods that claim to avoid any chemically synthesized ingredients
What are organic pet foods?
Refer to those that use food ingredients not exposed to insecticides, pesticides, or in reference to animals medications like antibiotics.
What is holistic food?
Nothing! There is no meaning to the word holistic.
What is raw food?
Natural, uncooked food
What agencies over see the pet food industry?
FDA (CVM), USDA, AAFCO, NRC ( national research council), FTC (federal trade commission)
What does the principle display panel of pet food label refer to?
The front or main part of the product, serves as identification and to attract consumers with colors, illustrations, advertising Ect…
What is required on the information label?
Guaranteed analysis, ingredient statement, statement of nutritional adequacy or purpose, feeding directions, name and address of manufacturer or distributor.
What does the nutritional adequacy statement indicate?
What life stages the product is intended for and how the claim is substantiated
What life stage is there no AAFCO definition for?
Senior or mature
At a minimum what do the feeding directions have to state?
Feed (weight/unit) per (body weight) of a dog or cat.
What are some reasons clients feed human food to pets?
Including or avoiding specific ingredients, chemicals, preservatives, additives, by-products, perceived low quality of pet food, avoiding contaminants and toxins, perceived health benefits, food allergy or intolerance, Palatability, cost, human-animal bond,
Why is it not a good idea to feed home made diets?
Not complete and balanced, not appropriate for life stage or health, safety concerns, and vague recipes.
Who should you contact in the US for home diet recipes and consults?
A diplomat of ACVN ( American College of Veterinary Nutrition)
What is the typical weight gain % per day for a puppy?
10-15%
What is the suggested feeding amount for orphan puppies?
30 mL for every 115g body weight divided into frequent feedings
Why should you be careful when microwaving milk or food?
Because it can create hot spots
For weaning gruel, what is the ratio of canned food and water? Dry food and water?
1:1 for canned, 3:1 or 4:1 for dry
What are important considerations for feeding puppies?
Energy, protein, fat, calcium and phosphorus
What is the most common error in feeding puppies?
Giving too much food
The choice of a growth diet depends on?
Reputation of the company, appropriate formulation, availability, cost, Palatability, and how the puppy responds
What does each point on the BCS chart mean?
1- very thin, 2- underweight, 3- ideal, 4- overweight, 5- obese
What is the most common nutritional problem seen by animal health professionals?
Over feeding
What is a rule of thumb for treat or snack allowance?
10% of the daily energy (kcal) intake
Why should pregnant dogs not be fed free choice or overfed?
Obesity contributes to reproductive problems
What is the suggested feeding amount for orphan kittens?
15 mL for every 55g of body weight divided into frequent feedings
