Senior nutrition: Do old dogs and cats need new tricks?

Presented by Tammy J Owens, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVN

Continuing education questionnaire

CE credit: 1

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Questions

1. AAFCO regulates the definition of senior pet nutrition by setting minimum and maximum values for essential nutrients in pets over 7 years old and guidelines for the inclusion of important non-essential nutrients associated with increased longevity. *
2. Energy requirements of dogs and cats as they age can be influenced by: *
3. What statement correctly describes sarcopenia? *
4. What important factors should be included in a senior pet evaluation? *
5. In the Labrador lifetime study, when compared to the ‘overweight group’ (mean BCS 6.7/9), the group that maintained an ideal body condition score (mean 4.6/9) did NOT: *
6. What factor does not influence protein quality? *
7. Relating to the anti-inflammatory omega-3 PUFAs, EPA + DHA, which of the following statement is untrue? *
8. Bifidobacteria species have been shown to decrease in the gastrointestinal tract of senior cats and dogs. *
9. Oxidative stress from reactive oxygen species: *
10. Causes DNA damage which lengthens telomeres. 10. Unbalanced food, such as treats, should make up less than what percent of the pet’s daily calorie intake? *