VN Times Nutrition 2 - Junior, Adolecent and Adult

What is the purpose of junior or adolescent diets in commercial dog foods?

• To provide an intermediate diet before adult maintenance diet

• To increase rapid growth rates in puppies

• To replace large-breed puppy diets

• To aid in weight loss for puppies

When is it necessary to use a junior/adolescent diet for puppies?

• When large-breed puppy diets are not available

• When small-breed puppy diets are being fed

• When puppies reach full maturity

• When puppies are neutered

What factors should be considered when altering an adult dog's diet?

• Quality of the diet, exercise amount, neutering status, metabolism

• Breed size, color, age, and gender

• Only the amount of exercise the animal receives

• Only the neutering status of the animal

What is the energy expenditure in neutered male cats?

• 50 +/- 3kcal/kg

• 57 +/- 2kcal/kg

• 51 +/- 2kcal/kg

• 60 +/- 3kcal/kg

Why might a longer transitional period be required when changing to an energy-dense diet?

• The dog's digestive mechanisms need to adjust

• The dog needs to lose weight first

• The diet has a higher fiber content

• The dog needs to be neutered first