Life stage-focused nutrition

Presented by Caitlin Grant, BSc, DVM, DVSc Candidate (Department of Clinical Studies), ECVCN Resident

Continuing education questionnaire

CE credit: 1

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Questions

1. When should a dog’s energy intake be increased during gestation? *

Before breeding

At conception

At 6 weeks

It should be kept the same throughout pregnancy

2. What is a possible consequence of being overweight (BCS 7-9) before conception? *

Reduced fertility

Lower milk yield

Smaller litters

All of the above

3. An all life stage AAFCO nutritional adequacy statement means that the food is appropriate for: *

Gestation, lactation, growth, adult maintenance

Gestation, lactation and growth only

Growth of large breed puppies

Growth and adult maintenance only

4. The AAFCO nutrient profile for senior dogs and cats: *

Has a lower maximum for phosphorus

Has a higher minimum for fat

Has a higher minimum for protein for cats but lower for dogs

Does not exist

5. True or False. In young puppies and kittens, intestinal absorption of calcium can be reduced in circumstances when dietary levels of calcium are too high. *

True

False

6. The major finding of the Purina Life Span study was: *

Being slightly overweight had no impact on lifespan

Being slightly overweight reduced lifespan

Being slightly overweight increased lifespan

None of the above

7. What is the general rule for percentage of calories that can come from treats? *

5% of calories

20% of calories for puppies, since they are training

10% of calories

15% of calories

8. The goal of the Waltham Growth curves is to: *

Have each individual on the maximum percentile curve

Have each individual on the minimum percentile curve

Have a gradual increase on the percentile curves as the pet reaches 1 year

Maintain the individual on the same percentile curve that they start out on

9. Which of the following life stages is not considered a risk factor in the Nutritional Screening Risk Factors table? *

Adult

Growth

>7 years

Gestation

10. True or False. The majority of pet owners purchase pet food from veterinary clinics. *

True

False