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1
Q

Why do some people prefer homemade pet food?

A

Palatability preferences
Gives owner sense of involvement
Ingredient selection

2
Q

Problems with homemade pet food diets?

A

Time consuming
Health issues
Many do not provide adequate nutrition

3
Q

Where do people buy pet food?

A
Farm/Feed Stores
Specialty Stores
Mass Merchandise
Grocery
Veterinary
Breeder
4
Q

Characteristics of Private Label / Generic Brand Pet Foods

A
Low cost
Local/regional manufacturer
Less emphasis on ingredient quality and quality control
Increased mineral content
Decreased digestibility
5
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Characteristics of Grocery Store Brand Pet Foods

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Palatability
National manufacturers
+/- specific purpose foods

6
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Characteristics of Specialty Brand Pet Foods

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Emphasis on ingredients and “optimal nutrition”
National manufacturers
+/- Specific purpose/special needs foods

7
Q

Characteristics of Veterinary Medical Pet Foods

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Special FDA/CVM category

Foods for therapy, prevention and diagnosis

8
Q

Forms of pet foods

A

Dry, Moist, Soft-Moist, Soft-Dry

9
Q

Characteristics of dry pet food

A
Have preservative to avoid going bad
6-12% moisture
Economical
Can free choice feed
Variable palatability
10
Q

Characteristics of moist pet food

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68-85% moisture
Expensive
Palatable
Cannot free choice feed
Growing market
11
Q

Characteristics of soft-moist pet food

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25-40% moisture
More expensive
Can free choice feed
Palatable
Simple Sugars - Do not feed to diabetics!
12
Q

What type of food should not be fed to diabetic pets?

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Soft-Moist

13
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Characteristics of soft-dry pet food

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Blend of soft moist and dry particles
Similar to soft moist
10-20% moisture

14
Q

Pet food supplements

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Nutrients or foods added with the intention of improving a diet

15
Q

Treats and human foods should contribute less than what percent of daily

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16
Q

T/F: Commercial treats are well balanced.

A

False - Some commercial treats are balanced, but not all.

17
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Dry matter consists of

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Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat, Minerals and Vitamins

18
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Dry Matter % =

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DM = 100% - % Moisture

19
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Dry Weight % =

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Dry weight = Nutrient % / Dry Matter %