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Managing Small Animal Nutrition

Small Animal Management1st Period

today we will…-Estimate healthy portions of small animal

food accurately -Recognize nutritional issues such as

malnutrition and obesity in cats and dogs -Describe body condition scoring (BCS) for

cats and dogs and healthy feeding practices -Assess data to determine if the class

accurately estimated healthy portions of small animal

Animals are not receiving recommended healthy proportional

diets. Is this an issue of incorrectly

measuring?

Dog 1:50 lbs

Dog 2:10 lbs

Cat 1:9 lbs

Cat 2:17 lbs

Malnutrition

Obesity

Malnutrition

Obesity

Malnutrition Obesity

Lack of proper nutrition

Starvation and dehydration

Increases rate of disease

Deficiency in essential nutrients

Increase in body weight due to excessive accumulation of fat

Over feedingLack of exerciseCan cause

diabetes, heart and liver disease

Body Condition ScoringDetermines the condition of the animal’s

body.Ideal animal bodies have a balanced ratio of

body fat and muscle mass.

Determines the and muscle mass.

Determines the and muscle mass.

How to feed different speciesThe amount of food animal should eat

depends on the amount of energy they will spend.

Caloric intake V. Energy SpentCalories= EnergyWhat is 100 Calories to me?

What is 100 Calories to my small animal?

Feeding Dogs Feeding Cats

Dry kibble is great

Semi-moist and canned foods are available

Require more protein than dogs from dry kibble

Will be come deficient in protein if eat dog food

**Cats need MEAT**

What is the BIGGEST reason for small animal obesity?

A.Feeding a cheap cat/dog food

B.Over feeding and ignoring the recommendations

C.Not enough exerciseD.Watching too much animal

planet

Which is WORSE: Malnutrition or Obesity?

A.MalnutritionB.ObesityC.NeitherD.Both are just as damaging

Tyler’s puppy has a BCS of 5. Would you suggest Tyler feed any

differently?A.No, that is the ideal BCSB.Yes, he is probably over feeding,

his puppy should be a 3.C.No, you cannot do a BCS until 2

years of ageD.Yes, he is probably underfeeding,

his puppy should be a 7.

Marie found a kitten in the park that is very under weight. What is NOT a good

idea when feeding the kitten?A.Provide a meal/cat food with

meatB.Read the cat food label and feed

the recommended amountC.Don’t follow the cat food label

until the kitten has gained weightD.Contact a vet for a BCS

Bailey and Stella are dogs who eat different foods. Bailey likes to sneak around and steal

Stella’s food, after she’s already eaten her own food. What could result if Bailey’s owner didn’t

manage her unhealthy behavior and diet?

A.Stella will become malnourished

B.Nothing will changeC.Bailey will become

malnourishedD.Bailey could become obese

today we …-Estimated healthy portions of small animal

food accurately -Recognized nutritional issues such as

malnutrition and obesity in cats and dogs -Described body condition scoring (BCS) for

cats and dogs and healthy feeding practices -Assessed data to determine if the class

accurately estimated healthy portions of small animal

Lets Watch a video!AVMA Pet Nutrition-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8mbNjpZuNM

Preventing Dog Obesity-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz8WcKdUOQQ