1. Nutrition Basics
Water
Protein
Taurine
Carbohydrates
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2. Nutrition Misc foods Milk Table Scraps Vegetables for dogs
Toxic veggies for companion animals:
onions, garlic, avocados,
mushrooms, raisins,
grapes, fruit pits
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3. Nutrition Fats Minerals Vitamins Macro-minerals:
Calcium, phosphorus, sodium, chloride, potassium, magnesium
Micro-minerals:
Iron, zinc, copper, manganese, selenium, iodine
Vitamins
fat-soluble :A, D, E, K
water soluble: B ,C
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4. Types of Food Dog/Cat Large Animal Can Dry Semi-Moist Hay Alfalfa
Grass(Timothy/Orchard)
Oat
Grain
Bran
Types of Food

5. Life Stages Young Adult Pregnancy/Lactation Geriatric
Kittens require twice the energy lb/body weight as a mature cat
Puppies should gain their birth weight each week while nursing
Foals will be10% of their mature weight & 60% of their mature height
Adult
Well balanced diet for their activity level
Pregnancy/Lactation
Increase the mother’s diet the last third of her gestation through weaning.
Geriatric
Need fewer calories and added joint supplements.
Life Stages

6. Calories
amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of water one degree
MER (maintenance energy requirement): 55 x body weight (kg) = kcal/day
RER (resting energy requirement) 70 kcal/kg/day
DER (daily energy requirement)
Body condition Score
Energy

7. Nutrition Guaranteed Analysis Dry Matter
Nutritional facts on protein, fat, fiber, moisture
Dry Matter
Material remaining after the removal of water (moisture) in the feed
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8. Nutrition Refusing to eat Offer a variety Quality Taste perception
acid, bitter (cats are very sensitive), salty (enhances food), sweet (cats don’t care, dogs do)
Transitioning to a new food
Change food gradually over a 7-10 period.
It takes a month in dogs and cats to see an overall change in the pet after changing food types or brands
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