weight

Question 1

what is the calculation to work out an animals RER?

Answer 1

2kg -40kg - RER = (30 x BWkg) + 70
(if under 2kg 70 × (BW kg)^0.75)

Question 2

how much weight should a pregnant bitch put on each week?

Answer 2

She should have put on around about 3% of her starting body weight per week.

Question 3

what is the targgeted rate of weight loss in dogs and cats?

Answer 3

The “targeted” rate of weight loss between 1 and 3% of initial bodyweight per week for dogs/ between 0.5 and 2% of initial bodyweight per week for cats

Question 4

what do you need to assess when dealign with weight loss in SA?
what diet history questions should you ask?

Answer 4

• Weight loss percentage
• Body condition score
• Muscle index score
• Regular diet

Diet history:
* what- wet, dry, brand, treats
* when, - all in one go, how many times a day
* where - location, and type of bowl,
* who do they eat around
* How much

Question 5

what appetiet stimulants are used in cats and dogs?

Answer 5

Capromorelin (entyce) (Dog) Mirtazepine (Cat)

Question 6

when do you need to intervene with hyporexia?

Answer 6