Nutrition

Marge Chandler

doi:10.22233/9781910443200.4

Nutrition

British Small Animal Veterinary Association , 40 (2015); https://doi.org/10.22233/9781910443200.4

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Nutrition

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Author: Marge Chandler
From: BSAVA Manual of Canine Practice
Item: Chapter 4, pp 40 - 48
DOI: 10.22233/9781910443200.4
Copyright: © 2015 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
Publication Date: January 2015

Abstract

Dogs are often considered to be omnivores, meaning that they will eat both plants and animals; however, they do have some nutritional limitations. This chapter considers nutritional assessment, life-stage feeding, choosing a food and obesity.

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All dogs should be assigned a body condition score (BCS). (a) This WSAVA chart scores body condition out of 9. (Courtesy of WSAVA Global Nutrition Committee) (b) A 5-point scale may also be used for body condition scoring. (© Pet Food Manufacturers Association) Copyright © 2015 British Small Animal Veterinary Association.

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4.1 All dogs should be assigned a body condition score (BCS). (a) This WSAVA chart scores body condition out of 9. (Courtesy of WSAVA Global Nutrition Committee) (b) A 5-point scale may also be used for body condition scoring. (© Pet Food Manufacturers Association)

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The body fat index (BFI) is especially useful for overweight dogs (© Reprinted with permission by the copyright owner, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc.) Copyright © 2015 British Small Animal Veterinary Association.

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4.2 The body fat index (BFI) is especially useful for overweight dogs (© Reprinted with permission by the copyright owner, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc.)

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4.3 This 2-year-old Gordon Setter is showing severe muscle loss. The dog had a thoracic mass and was eating poorly.

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4.4 Determining muscle condition score. (Courtesy of WSAVA Global Nutrition Committee)

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4.7 These growing English Springer Spaniel puppies are showing good body condition (BCS 5/9). (Courtesy of Jimmy Simpson)

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4.8 German Shepherd bitch with puppies showing good growth from adequate lactation. (Courtesy of Nicki Redpath)

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This 5-year-old male neutered Corgi had a BCS of 9/9 and almost 50% body fat. He was at serious risk of obesity-related disease and a weight loss programme was instigated. Copyright © 2015 British Small Animal Veterinary Association.

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4.9 This 5-year-old male neutered Corgi had a BCS of 9/9 and almost 50% body fat. He was at serious risk of obesity-related disease and a weight loss programme was instigated.