Set 10 - Feeding Dogs - Energy and Protein

A minimal amount of energy, the basal metabolic rate (BMR), is required each day to maintain body weight even in the _______ of factors that increase energy consumption such as physical activity, food consumption, or a low environmental temperature

absence

Energy requirements of dogs

• As an alternative, the resting fed metabolic rate (RFMR), is measured in animals that are not in a post-absorptive state, but otherwise meet the criteria for basal metabolism

• Slightly _______ than BMR

• Heat production increases when food is consumed

higher

Energy requirements of dogs using the factorial method

• Activity above or below ordinary maintenance activity

• _______

• Pregnancy or lactation

• Environmental temperature

• Neuter status

• Disease, injury, or recovery

• A desired gain or loss of body weight

Growth

Energy requirements of dogs

• DER of dogs is often given as a _____

• This requirement often confuses dog owners

• Graphically, the DER for a population of dogs results in a

bell-shaped curve

• The energy intake of individual dogs may vary by about 50% above or below the average requirements, even within the same age group

range