Obesity in Dogs - Tips & Tricks for Management in your Practice

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  • Obesity in Dogs - Tips & Tricks for Management in your Practice
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On the 9-point BSC scale, each value above 5 corresponds to
5 % fat mass
10 % fat mass
20 % fat mass
50 % fat mass
 
What is NOT a risk factor for obesity?
Middle age
Only dry food
Canned food only
Free choice feeding
 
Castration reduces the energy requirement on average by
5-10 %
20-30 %
40-50 %
70 %
 
Breed standards of which dog breed may favour overweight condition?
Boxer
Dalmatian
Bullterrier
Pug
 
Which endocrinologic disease is often accompanied by obesity?
Hyperoestrogenism
Hypoadrenocorticism
Hypothyroidism
Insulinoma
 
Which dog breeds suffer from a deletion of the Canine POMC gens, causing lack of satiety signals?
Labrador Retriever & Flat Coated Retriever
Beagle & Cocker Spaniel
Pointer breeds
Brachycephalic breeds
 
What is NOT a good fibre supplement?
Sauerkraut
Cellulose
Psyllium
Brewer’s yeast
 
What are the main characteristics of therapeutic weigh loss diets?
high protein, high fibre
high carb, low fat,
low protein, high ash
high protein, high fat
 
Which amount of average dry food has 100 kcal?
3 g
10 g
30 g
400 g
 
Which of the following treats has the lowest energy content?
Water melon
Dried chicken breast
Edamer cheese
Pizzle stick