QUESTIONS

Further information may be found in Part I - Small Animal Nutrition and Part II - Surgical Nursing

1. List 3 reasons why an animal with cancer must have special attention paid to diet.
2. What is cancer cachexia?
3. List 7 signs of cancer cachexia.
4. List 5 nutrients that have been found to be important dietary constituents for dogs with cancer.
5. What is the name of the Hills diet designed especially for dogs with cancer?
6. State a suitable diet for both canine and feline medical conditions associated with debilitation, cachexia and anorexia.
7. List conditions associated with debilitation, cachexia and anorexia.