ASII Small 6.00

Sherry's Doberman pinscher has just had puppies. Sherry decides to switch the dog to lactation ration which will supply more:

• calcium, phosphorus, and protein.
• carbohydrates, fats, and minerals.
• protein, minerals, and vitamins.
• protein, carbohydrates, and fats
  

Susan has a six-week-old Labrador retriever. She chooses a growth ration for her pet in order to meet the animal's need for:

• calcium and fats.
• carbohydrates and phosphorus.
• energy and protein.
• minerals and vitamins.
  

Hector keeps mice in addition to his pet boa constrictor because reptiles:

• become bored without animals to chase.
• get lonely in captivity.
• need body warmth that mice provide.
• prefer an animal food source.
  

Harry has four new puppies and six older dogs. His feeding program will be:

• changed so the puppies get less protein.
• changed so the puppies get more protein.
• the same for dogs and puppies.
• the same protein for dogs and puppies, but different for carbohydrates.
  

April has an older golden retriever who currently is about the right weight. To avoid extra weight gain or loss, which ration will work best?

• Growth
• Lactation
• Maintenance
• Reproduction

Cy tried several different varieties of commercial food for his rabbits. After several attempts to come up with the most nutritious feed, he determines that:

• all feed is the same regardless of the ingredients.
• animals are not selective in the kind of feed they will eat.
• good feed products are only good if the animal eats them.
• the more costly a feed product, the more the animal eats it.
  

When animals do not receive enough water, one of the first signs is:

• bright eyes.
• glossy hair coat.
• increased weight gain.
• overheating

Why is Silas careful to use a ration for his rabbits that is balanced and palatable?

• Balanced rations are all the same.
• Nutrients are of no value if the source is not digestible and eaten.
• Palatable rations can be eaten without water.
• Rabbits need soft food mixed in to digest commercial pellets.
  

Which is needed the least to meet the nutritional needs of small animals?

• Carbohydrates
• Protein
• Sugar
• Water

Which symptom is common to almost all nutrient deficiencies and therefore hard to isolate to one deficiency?

• Anemia
• Muscle tremors
• Rickets
• Slow growth