Animal Care and Veterinary Animal Care and Veterinary Nutrition & Dietary Management 2

Question 1

The resting energy requirement (RER) for dogs is calculated using which formula?

Accepted Answer

70 × (body weight in kg)^0.75

Answer

RER is calculated as 70 × (body weight in kg)^0.75 kcal/day, reflecting metabolic body weight.

Question 2

Which nutrient deficiency in dogs has been associated with grain-free diets and can lead to dilated cardiomyopathy?

Accepted Answer

Taurine

Answer

The FDA investigated a link between taurine deficiency and dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs fed certain grain-free or legume-heavy diets.

Question 3

A dog eating its own feces is exhibiting a behavior known as:

Accepted Answer

Coprophagia

Answer

Coprophagia is the ingestion of feces and may indicate nutritional deficiencies, behavioral issues, or underlying medical conditions.

Question 4

Which life stage requires the highest caloric density in commercial dog food?

Accepted Answer

Growth (puppy)

Answer

Puppies have significantly higher energy and nutrient requirements per unit of body weight to support rapid growth and skeletal development.

Question 5

What is the primary concern when feeding a large-breed puppy a diet formulated for small-breed adults?

Accepted Answer

Excessive calcium and phosphorus

Answer

Excessive calcium and phosphorus intake in large-breed puppies promotes developmental orthopedic diseases such as osteochondrosis and hip dysplasia.

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