Weight Management Flashcards

1
Q

What are the components of a weight management plan?

A

Equipment
Weighing routine
Feeding routine
Exercise
Veterinarian assistance

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What are the types of exercise?

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Primary exercise used for a dog is training
The second type of exercise is playing
The last type of exercise that can ensure a dog is moving and getting exercise is simply walking a dog

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How often should you weigh a dog?

A

Once a week

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4
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When trying to change the weight classification of a dog, what is the recommended timeframe they should have their weights taken for?

A

A minimum of four weeks and a maximum of six weeks

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When should you seek veterinary assistance immediately as it pertains to a weight management plan?

A

When the plan has failed and a dog is neither gaining weight when needed nor losing weight when needed

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