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Pet Nutrition Jeopardy
Veterinary Pet Care
Agricultural Sciences
Waterford, WI
Name The
Nutrient
Too Much
& Toxicity
Pet Food
Laws
Choosing
the Brand
Pet
Obesity
Misc
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Name The Nutrient
• This can be a simple sugar, milk, starch, or
fiber?
• Carbohydrate
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Name The Nutrient
• These can be macro or micro
• Minerals
Name The Nutrient
• These are made of amino acids; animal
versions are better than plant versions.
• Protein
Name The Nutrient
• These can be water soluble or fat soluble.
• Vitamins
Name The Nutrient
• These can be saturated or unsaturated and are
high in vitamins A,D,E,K
• Fats
Too Much & Toxicity
• To much of this can cause pet obesity
• Fats
Too Much & Toxicity
• Too much of this can cause toxic levels to build
in the body if they are fat soluble.
• Vitamins
Too Much & Toxicity
• Too much of this can cause large, smelly stools
• Carbohydrates
Too Much & Toxicity
• Too few of these can cause dry skin, a dry
coat, calluses, and poor blood clotting
• Fats
Too Much & Toxicity
• A pet really cannot have too much of these
two vitamins, as they are water soluble.
• Vitamins B and C
Pet Food Laws
• A pet food labeled Beef Dog Food must have
how much beef at minimum?
• 95%
Pet Food Laws
• A pet food called Pork Entrée must have how
much pork at minimum?
• 25%
Pet Food Laws
• Chicken flavored cat food must have at least
___ of chicken
• A detectable amount
Pet Food Laws
• Dog Food with Liver must have at least how
much liver?
• 3%
Pet Food Laws
• What agency regulates all pet food sold in the
United States
• The FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine
Choosing the Brand
• All ingredients in pet food must be listed by
order of ______
• Weight
Choosing the Brand
• A pet food must list the minimum possible
quantities of these two nutrients
• Protein and Fat
Choosing the Brand
• A pet food must list the MAXIMUM possible
quantities of these two nutrients
• Water and Fiber
Choosing the Brand
• A Pet Food labeled “Maintenance Ration”
would be appropriate for this kind of pet
• An adult animal that is not nursing or
pregnant nor has any other health issues.
Choosing the Brand
• To determine the amount of protein or fat in a
pet food, you would look for this• The Guaranteed Analysis label
Pet Obesity
• Pet obesity affects this percent of dogs in the
US
• 40%
Pet Obesity
• A healthy dog has a lifespan that is ___ years
longer on average than an obese dog
• Two
Pet Obesity
• Because dog’s weights vary greatly, we would
use this score to determine if a dog is obese
• Body Condition Score, or BCS
Pet Obesity
• A healthy dog will have a _____ in its stomach
that clearly separates it from the chest; an
obese dog’s stomach will smoothly blend into
the chest.
• Tuck
Pet Obesity
• A dog’s ______ should be detectable with a
slight covering of fat if it has a healthy BCS.
• Ribs, vertebrae, and/or tailhead
Misc
• ________ is the best way to address pet
obesity.
• Prevention.
Misc
• Dogs should lose no more than ___% of their
body weight per week if on a weight loss
program.
• Two
Misc
• These are the two goals of a weight loss
program for a dog:
– 1) steady weight loss
– 2) pet comfort and
satisfaction.
Misc
• A special weight-loss formula dog food will
provide dogs with the same __________ of
food but with lower calories and the same
amount of nutrients:
• Volume or amount
Misc
• Two ______ minute walks per day is enough
to maintain a healthy weight for your dog:
• 20
FINAL JEOPARDY
• Make your wagers!
• This is the UW Researcher who first
discovered vitamins.
• Dr. E.V. McCollum.