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1. 1. A new food has more kcal per gram than the old one. What happens if the same grams are fed?

   A new food has more kcal per gram than the old one. What happens if the same grams are fed?

   Calories stay identical Fewer calories are provided More calories are provided

2. 2. You cannot confidently judge your dog's body condition. What is the useful next step?

   You cannot confidently judge your dog's body condition. What is the useful next step?

   Halve the food immediately Choose a score from its breed alone Ask the veterinary team to show you

3. 3. Why look at a standing dog both from above and from the side?

   Why look at a standing dog both from above and from the side?

   To determine its exact calorie need To assess the waist and abdominal tuck To replace feeling the ribs entirely

4. 4. The general 10% limit for extras in a healthy dog's diet refers to what?

   The general 10% limit for extras in a healthy dog's diet refers to what?

   Calories, not food weight A compulsory daily treat allowance Exactly 10% of the bowl's volume

5. 5. A thick coat hides the dog's waist. What helps assess its condition?

   A thick coat hides the dog's waist. What helps assess its condition?

   Assuming a fluffy dog is overweight Judging only the outer coat Gentle touch as well as looking

6. 6. Which instruction avoids ambiguity when another person measures a prescribed dry-food portion?

   Which instruction avoids ambiguity when another person measures a prescribed dry-food portion?

   The exact product and amount in grams A handful, using any hand A bowlful, using any bowl

7. 7. A dog's weight is unchanged, but its shape has altered. What should also be assessed?

   A dog's weight is unchanged, but its shape has altered. What should also be assessed?

   Only the breed average weight Only the collar size Body fat and muscle condition

8. 8. Which rib finding is consistent with ideal body condition on this scale?

   Which rib finding is consistent with ideal body condition on this scale?

   Ribs assessed only by counting them in a photo Ribs impossible to feel through thick fat Ribs felt without excess fat covering

9. 9. On the WSAVA nine-point body condition scale, which scores generally describe ideal condition?

   On the WSAVA nine-point body condition scale, which scores generally describe ideal condition?

   8–9 out of 9 4–5 out of 9 1–2 out of 9

10. 10. Which additions belong in the food record used to review calorie intake?

    Which additions belong in the food record used to review calorie intake?

    Only treats larger than a biscuit Only food put in the main bowl Chews, toppers and food used for tablets

11. 11. What is useful to bring to a nutrition appointment besides the dog's weight history?

    What is useful to bring to a nutrition appointment besides the dog's weight history?

    Only the dog's favourite flavour Only the colour of the food bag Food labels and a complete feeding record

12. 12. Can a dog have excess body fat and reduced muscle at the same time?

    Can a dog have excess body fat and reduced muscle at the same time?

    Yes, these are separate assessments No, extra fat guarantees strong muscles No, muscle loss always makes a dog thin

13. 13. After a feeding plan starts, why arrange follow-up checks?

    After a feeding plan starts, why arrange follow-up checks?

    To replace all future observations To see whether the plan suits the dog's response To guarantee the first estimate never changes

14. 14. A dog loses weight unexpectedly despite an apparently unchanged routine. What is appropriate?

    A dog loses weight unexpectedly despite an apparently unchanged routine. What is appropriate?

    Celebrate without checking why Automatically add unlimited treats Contact the vet rather than assuming successful slimming

15. 15. When weighing a portion in a bowl, what does using the tare function achieve?

    When weighing a portion in a bowl, what does using the tare function achieve?

    It adjusts the portion for the dog's age It excludes the bowl's weight It measures the food's calories

16. 16. Why should a weight goal be discussed using the individual dog's condition?

    Why should a weight goal be discussed using the individual dog's condition?

    Frame, muscle and health affect interpretation The heaviest healthy-looking dog sets the target Every dog of a breed has one ideal weight

17. 17. A dog maintains its weight on an improvised diet. Does that prove nutritional balance?

    A dog maintains its weight on an improvised diet. Does that prove nutritional balance?

    Yes, if the dog enjoys it No, adequate calories do not prove adequate nutrients Yes, stable weight proves every nutrient is adequate

18. 18. Example only: a plan specifies 180 g per day split equally into three meals. How much per meal?

    Example only: a plan specifies 180 g per day split equally into three meals. How much per meal?

    60 g 540 g 180 g

19. 19. Arithmetic example: food contains 4 kcal per gram. How much energy is in 25 g?

    Arithmetic example: food contains 4 kcal per gram. How much energy is in 25 g?

    400 kcal 100 kcal 4 kcal

20. 20. Which record is most useful when discussing changing body condition?

    Which record is most useful when discussing changing body condition?

    One undated weight from years ago The weight of a neighbour's dog Dated weights and condition observations