Choose one of the provided dog or cat scenarios, or use your own pet to calculate the resting energy requirements (RER), daily energy requirements (DER) and the recommended daily caloric intake. If you use your own animal, please include details mentioned in the provided scenarios (species, breed, spayed/neutered, age, weight, BCS and activity level). Use the provided template to complete the discussion, but copy and paste your animal scenario and your calculations from steps 1-3. Additionally, make sure to include what estimated “Daily Energy Requirement Calculation” you used to determine your animal’s daily energy requirement.
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DOG SCENARIO:
Penny is a 3 year old Labrador Retriever that was recently confirmed 5 weeks pregnant. Penny weighed 40 pounds at her vet appointment last week (BCS 5/9). Penny’s owner wants to start her on a gestational diet, but is unsure which diet is best.
Choose one of the provided dog or cat scenarios, or use your own pet to calculat
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