basic canine nutrition review
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What are chemically ingested by organisms and needed for survival
nutrients
how many essential nutrients are needed by canines
6
what are the 6 essential nutrients
proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, & water
proteins are chemicals made from what?
amino acids
Dog foods for pups and working dogs are high in what?
proteins
what makes up approximately 50 percent 50 percent of a balanced food canines
carbohydrates
what increases the palatability of food
fats
what categories are minerals divided into the for dog food
major & trace
Vitamins are divided into what 2 classifications
water soluble & fat soluble
what does water soluble mean
excreted form the body if unused
what does water soluble mean
stored in fatty tissue
what nutrient is required in larger amounts than any other nutrient
water
what are the three types of dog food
dry, semi-moist, wet
____ are more economical than canned food?
nuggets
The ____ ____ lists the minimum levels of crude protein and fat the maximum level of water and fiber
guaranteed analysis
The ____ ___ must be listed in decreasing order by weight
ingredients list
feeding directions are included on what
informational panels
how can dog food certification be done
meeting AAFCO’s standards
What are dog diets
specific quantities of food to feed dogs depending on size
what percent of its body weight will a normal dog eat
2.5%
What percent of its body weight will a working dog eat
5 - 7.5%
When a female canine is in gestation the diet should be increased by what percent
10%
When will young pups start nibbling feed
about 3 weeks
when initially feeding pups the feed should be what
moistened
why are special diets needed
treat a wide variety of health conditions
when changing feed what should you do
¼ to ¾ then increase new
how should you store dried food
in a sealed container
who guarantees feed
AAFCO
dog food rules keep the customer form being what
tricked
list 2 things on the principal display panel
brand name & identity statement
