Vet Clinic
T or F - A diet history form should include all foods eating throughout a pets life including treats and humane food.
True - All foods and kept with medical records.
What does Body Condition Score measure in an animal?
What does Muscle conditioning Score measure in an animal?
Animals body fat
Animals muscle loss
Young should be fed every _____ hours.
every 2-3 hours
What is the most common for pets - Eating too much or not eating enough?
Eating too much is the #1 disease
Who is going to do well on this final 25% Nutrition test?
You are!
Who can give a prescription for food?
Where can you buy prescription food?
A Vet
At a vet clinic, only with a prescription.
Body conditioning score is measured on a scale from 1 to ___
Muscle conditioning score is measured on a scale from 1 to ____
9
4
If you are not able to feed mothers milk you should give them …
Milk made specifically for the species (dog/cat) that you can buy.
What are some toxic foods that can make your pets sick?
Chocolate, garlic, onion, peppers, Moldy food, some plants (Lillie’s, poinsettias, etc.)
rawhide bones and antlers can be bad for animals to chew on because …
Pieces can break off and injure teeth and mouth, peices can get stuck in body.
Why is it good for owners to buy prescription food from a vet vs. A pet store
Prescription made for your pets nutritional needs, expert advice available, can ask questions, money back guarantee
What is the ideal number for body score?
What is the ideal number for muscle score?
5
4
Colostrum is the first milk from the mother that provides …
Water, nutrients, and immune system anti-bodies (sickness prevention)
Besides food, what can dogs be allergic to?
Environment allergies (grass, pollen, dust, etc.) and pests like fleas.
What are some concerns with a home cooked diet?
What are some concerns with a raw diet?
Enough nutrients, if complete and balanced.
Bacteria make sick, meat sources, if complete and balanced.
T or F, In the hospital it is ok to feed the new food a pet will go home with.
False. Pet will be stressed in hospital and don’t want them to connect the new food with stress.
How do you check an animals body score? What should you feel?
How do you check an animals muscle score? What should you feel?
Look for abdomen (tummy) slight tucked, waist slight narrows to hips, feel down sides that slight fat, feel last 2 ribs.
thumb and finger pushing in along sides of spine.
should feel muscle development, slight push in not deep.
For adult pets it is important to manage ____, _____, and _____ with nutrition
Weight, muscle, and dental health.
What are some other common diseases for pets?
Kidney disease, heart problems, cancer, diabetes, etc.
For dental support, the VOHC approves products that help animals teeth.
what does the O and H stand for in VOHC
Oral Health
Veterinary Oral Health Council
T or F, Parental feeding is giving nutrients not by mouth. Example, by IV
True! Who knew!
If body score over 5 what does then animal need to do?
if under 5, what do they need to do?
What Does muscle score of 1, 2, and 3 mean For level of muscle loss.
Need to lose weight
Need to gain weight
1 severe muscle loss, 2 moderate, 3 mild
What can help increase a pets lifespan by almost 2 years.
Feeding less food.
How long does an elimination diet trial last for? (Removing a protein and seeing if still allergic reaction)
3 months.
What does the U and the T stand for in FLUTD? (Cat with problems urinating/peeing)
Urinary Tract
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease