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Posted: 5/18/05

VET 150 - Small Animal Nutrition Part 1

Course Description

An introductory course for students accepted in the veterinary technology program providing identification and function of nutrients, understanding pet food labels, and applications for wellness, life stage, and therapeutic nutrition (prescription foods) for dogs and cats. The course will be an Internet based web seminar with simultaneous visual and audio presentation in the classroom.

Competency Areas	Hours
Evaluate nutrient needs for different life stages	Class	2
Calculate energy needs	D. Lab	1
Convert energy needs to amount of food	P. Lab/O.B.I.
Convert food amounts to cost for client	Credit	2
Participate in practical application lab
Utilize role as technician to communicate to pet owner recommendations from veterinarian

Prerequisite:	program admission OR program completion
Corequisite:	VET 111

Course Guide

Competency	After completing this section, the student will:	Hours
		Class	D.Lab	P.Lab/ O.B.I.

1	List the six common nutrients.	2
2	Calculate the energy needs for the dog and cat.	2
3	Identify the major minerals and vitamins and the physiologic role.	2
4	Identify health consequences of nutrient deficiency and excess.	1
5	Explain the standard nutrient profile and the role of AAFCO.	2
6	Discuss pet food label information and regulation.	1
7	Calculate the cost of feeding for common canned and dry pet foods.	1
8	Explain the differences in nutrient profile for growth, adult, senior, obesity prone, active, and reproduction and lactation.	7
9	Life Stage Feeding Lab requiring application of the above competencies.		2

Suggested Resources

Pocket Companion to Small Animal Clinical Nutrition, 4^th Edition, Hand & Novotny

Small Animal Clinical Nutrition, 4^th Edition, Hand & Novotny

AAFCO Official Publication (most recent edition), Association of American Feed Control Officials

Pet Food Feeding Guides