Pet Nutrition Jeopardy

Veterinary Pet CareAgricultural Sciences

Waterford, WI

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Name The Nutrient

Too Much & Toxicity

Pet Food Laws

Choosing the Brand

Pet Obesity

Misc

Name The Nutrient

• This can be a simple sugar, milk, starch, or fiber?

• Carbohydrate•

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.