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Clinical Diets
Nutrition - Clinical Diets
Question | Answer |
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Clinical signs of DM in pets stems from the effects of ________. | Hyperglycemia |
Rising glucose levels in the ________ and _______ disrupt fluid and energy balances. | blood and urine |
Define Polyuria. | Increased urination |
Define Polydipsia. | Increased thirst |
What type of diabetes is characterized by a lack of insulin in the body? | Type 1 |
What type of diabetes is also known as insulin dependant diabetes? | Type 1 |
What type of diabetes is the pancreas still capable of producing insulin, just not enough? | Type 2 |
True or false. Type 2 diabetes is more common in dogs than cats. | False |
True or false. Cats can not clear glucose from the blood stream as quickly as dogs. | True |
Feeding how often will help to minimize a cat's postprandial glucose spikes? | Ad lib feeding |
_______________ should replace _____________ in regards to a diabetic diet. | Protein; Carbs |
Insulin is necessary for _________ metabolism. | Protein |
_____________ reduce oxidative stress in diabetic animals. | Antioxidants |
GI disorders impair a pet's ability to ______ and ________ nutrients. | digest and absorb |
What are some causes of a GI disorder? | -Change in diet -Allergies -Parasites -Toxins -Stress -Ingesting foreign objects |
What type of gastritis has intermittent vomiting over a period of weeks or even months? | Chronic gastritis |
What type of gastritis is usually self limiting characterized by vomiting that usually resolves in 24-48 hours? | Acute gastritis |
_______________ disease refers to any condition that affects the small intestines. | Small bowel disease |
True or false. Fatty acids reduce inflammation. | True |
Animals that suffer from a ________________ should be fed low fat/fiber diet. | Small bowel |
What are the 4 factors that can effect the health of an animals GI? | -Disease -Age -Stress -Drugs |
What are a few of the signs of a food allergy? | -Dry skin -Hotspots -Itching -Swollen anal glands -Transient gastritis -Bowel issues |
What should be added to a food allergy diet? | -Zinc -Fatty acids -Antioxidants |
What are the 3 most common foods dogs are allergic to? | Milk, Beef and Chicken |
What are the 3 most common foods cats are allergic to? | Milk, Fish and Beef. |
What term refers to food that has been changed on a molecular level? | Hydrolyzed |
Define novel: | New |
What are some examples of a novel protein? | -Kangaroo -Soy -Rabbit -Duck -Lamb -Buffalo |
True or false. Changing the size of a kibble of pet food can help clean the teeth. | True |
Define plaque. | Bacteria that later converts to tarter |
Define calculus. | Hardened plaque and tarter from overtime. |
What are the 4 types of peridontal disease? | 1-None/Min 2-Min w/ gingivitis 3-Gum recession and inflammation 4-Bifurcated teeth, fully receeded gumline |
Food allergies are an allergic response to from the ________ | Immune system |
What is the primary protein dogs are allergic to? | Beef |
What is the primary protein cats are allergic to? | Fish |
What percentage of allergies are considered food allergies? | 30% |
Why is fiber added to Diabetic diets? | To slow down the digestion to prevent spikes in glucose |
How often is insulin given? | twice daiy (every 12 hours ) |
What is the organ responsible for insulin production? | pancreas |
Define Acute | Brief and severe (short term) |
Define chronic | reccuring , constant (long term) |
Colitis involves the _____ | large intestine |
Enteritis involves the ______ | small intestine |
Define pancreatitis | inflammation of the pancreas |
Describe the dental preventative scale | Good= Diet Better= mechanical(chewing) Best= Brushing |
In the case of severe oral lessions you might place a ________ | nasogastric tube |
In the case of nose and mouth trauma you might place a ______ | gastrointestinal tube |