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

Lactation imposes the greatest nutritional demand of any life stage in cats, with energy needs reaching 2–4 times maintenance at peak milk production.

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

In the final weeks of gestation, the queen's uterus compresses the stomach, so free-choice access to energy-dense kitten food ensures she can meet her rising caloric needs in smaller, more frequent amounts.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

3–4 weeks

Answer

Introduction of moistened solid food typically begins at 3–4 weeks of age, coinciding with eruption of deciduous teeth and declining milk production.

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

Toy breed puppies have a high surface area-to-volume ratio and minimal glycogen reserves, making them highly susceptible to hypoglycemia between meals.

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

Both 'For all life stages' and 'Growth and reproduction' AAFCO statements confirm the food meets the higher nutrient density required for puppies.

CPN - Clinical Pet Nutritionist Practice Test

CPN - Clinical Pet Nutritionist Practice Test

CPN Life Stage Nutrition & Feeding Management 2