1. Let’s all put on our critical thinking hats for a bit

2. Dixie is a growing puppy who has just been weaned from her mother.
1. Tell me about the proteins she is going to need… ie quality, digestibility, amount , support your answers..tell me why
Tell me about her carbohydrate needs. What form of carbohydrates would be best and why?
Tell me about the fats she needs. What form, what chain length, what fatty acids…why

3. Boris is a 5 year old adult neutered male who broke into the garbage last night
This morning he has diarrhea and is lethargic.

4. What other clinical problems might he be at risk for?
Tell me about the proteins he is going to need… ie quality, digestibility, amount etc
Tell me about his carbohydrate needs. What form of carbohydrates would be best and why?
Tell me about the fats he needs. What form, what chain length, what fatty acids.
What other clinical problems might he be at risk for?
What might we consider when planning for the frequency and amount to be fed?

5. Janis has a bit of what you’d call……a weight problem
She is a 6 year old spayed female who is primarily kept indoors

6. What other clinical problems might she be at risk for?
Tell me about the proteins she is going to need… ie quality, digestibility, amount etc
Tell me about her carbohydrate needs. What form of carbohydrates would be best and why?
Tell me about the fats she needs. What form, what chain length, what fatty acids.
What other clinical problems might she be at risk for?
What advice would you want to give the owner about the weight loss?
Please complete this case study and turn it in at the beginning of class tomorrow..late papers will not be graded