CPN Life Stage Nutrition & Feeding Management 2

Question 1

During peak lactation, a queen's energy requirement may increase to approximately how many times her resting energy requirement?

Accepted Answer

2–4 times

Answer

1.25–1.5 times

Answer

1.5–2 times

Answer

5–6 times

Question 2

What is the recommended feeding strategy for a queen during the last 3 weeks of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Allow free-choice access to a high-quality kitten food

Answer

Restrict food to prevent excessive fetal size

Answer

Supplement daily with calcium carbonate

Answer

Maintain the same adult maintenance ration

Question 3

At approximately what age should solid food first be introduced to puppies during the weaning process?

Accepted Answer

3–4 weeks

Answer

1–2 weeks

Answer

5–6 weeks

Answer

7–8 weeks

Question 4

Which is the primary nutritional concern unique to toy breed puppies compared to larger breed puppies?

Accepted Answer

Hypoglycemia due to limited glycogen stores

Answer

Skeletal overgrowth from excess protein

Answer

Hypercalcemia from rapid bone turnover

Answer

Polydipsia from high dietary sodium

Question 5

Which AAFCO nutritional adequacy statement(s) confirm a commercial food is appropriate for growing puppies?

Accepted Answer

Either 'For all life stages' or 'Growth and reproduction'

Answer

'Complete and balanced for maintenance' only

Answer

'For all life stages' only

Answer

'Growth and reproduction' only

Question 6

Senior cats (>11 years) with loss of lean body mass typically require which dietary change?

Accepted Answer

Increased highly digestible protein to maintain muscle

Answer

Significantly reduced protein to protect kidneys

Answer

Higher fiber content to slow digestion

Answer

Reduced fat to prevent pancreatitis

Question 7

What Body Condition Score (BCS) range on a 9-point scale is considered ideal for growing puppies?

Accepted Answer

4–5

Answer

2–3

Answer

6–7

Answer

8–9