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Name The Nutrient
Too Much & Toxicity
Pet Food Laws
Choosing the Brand
Pet Obesity
Misc
Name The Nutrient
• These are made of amino acids; animal versions are better than plant versions.
• Protein
Too Much & Toxicity
• Too much of this can cause toxic levels to build in the body if they are fat soluble.
• Vitamins
Too Much & Toxicity
• Too few of these can cause dry skin, a dry coat, calluses, and poor blood clotting
• Fats
Too Much & Toxicity
• A pet really cannot have too much of these two vitamins, as they are water soluble.
• Vitamins B and C
Pet Food Laws
• What agency regulates all pet food sold in the United States
• The FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine
Choosing the Brand
• A pet food must list the minimum possible quantities of these two nutrients
• Protein and Fat
Choosing the Brand
• A pet food must list the MAXIMUM possible quantities of these two nutrients
• Water and Fiber
Choosing the Brand
• A Pet Food labeled “Maintenance Ration” would be appropriate for this kind of pet
• An adult animal that is not nursing or pregnant nor has any other health issues.
Choosing the Brand
• To determine the amount of protein or fat in a pet food, you would look for this-
• The Guaranteed Analysis label
Pet Obesity
• A healthy dog has a lifespan that is ___ years longer on average than an obese dog
• Two
Pet Obesity
• Because dog’s weights vary greatly, we would use this score to determine if a dog is obese
• Body Condition Score, or BCS
Pet Obesity
• A healthy dog will have a _____ in its stomach that clearly separates it from the chest; an obese dog’s stomach will smoothly blend into the chest.
• Tuck
Pet Obesity
• A dog’s ______ should be detectable with a slight covering of fat if it has a healthy BCS.
• Ribs, vertebrae, and/or tailhead
Misc
• Dogs should lose no more than ___% of their body weight per week if on a weight loss program.
• Two
Misc
• These are the two goals of a weight loss program for a dog:
– 1) steady weight loss– 2) pet comfort and
satisfaction.
Misc
• A special weight-loss formula dog food will provide dogs with the same __________ of food but with lower calories and the same amount of nutrients:
• Volume or amount