Large Animal
Horses and rabbits are considered this type of fermenter
Hindgut
This animal can develop scurvy if they do not have the correct supplements in their diet.
Guinea Pigs
Inappropriate urination and/or hematuria can be signs of this disease in cats
FLUTD
This is considered a noninvasive feeding method
Syringe or force feeding
This enhances the flavor and texture of food
Additives
This is not a type of hay but a legume, which provided more protein than hay
Alfalfa
This diet is well balanced and considered the best option for rats and mice
Blocks and/or pellets
This liver disease can occur when anorexia has occurred for more than 2 weeks
Hepatic lipidosis
This type of feeding tube is only for short term use
NG/NE tube
Salt and sugar can act as this when added to packaged food
This percentage of BW as forage is needed daily
1-2%
Gastric Stasis Syndrome can develop in which animal if not fed enough fiber in their diet
Rabbits
This disease can occur when the body adapts to the state of starvation(catabolism) and quickly shifts to an anabolic state
Refeeding syndrome
Nutritional support is needed when an animal loses what % of their body weight
>10%
What pet needs about 9-16 small meals per day
Cats
Ruminants and camelids are considered this type of fermenter
Forestomach
This animal has a short GI tract and has about a 3 hour transit time
Ferrets
The three forms of this disease are gastritis, enteritis, and colitis
IBD
This type of feeding tube is recommended for patients needing upper GI rest
Jejunostomy tube
According the BCS chart: A pet must be over this % ideal body to weight to be considered obese
20%
What group of animals digest microbes to get protein
Ruminants
Most reptiles depend on basking to metabolize this mineral
Calcium
This disease occurs when the contraction of the heart muscle is reduced due to the myocardium becoming weak and thin
DCM
Nutritional support is recommended for patients that are anorexic for _______ days or more
3
These are the four fat-soluble vitamins
A, D, E, K