ANSC 4560 Study Guide - Final Guide: Acetyl-Coa, Behavioral Enrichment, Oxidative Stress

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Animal Science
• Course: ANSC 4560
• Professor: Dominique Bureau

Document Summary

Optimal body condition optimizes/elongates median lifespan, improves life of good quality of life length a little bit thinner is better. How do we get dogs/cats to be thin? (preventatively: keep them active, use their food for treats, slow feeders, socialization. Commonly hear owners say their cat is sleeping more but say oh he"s just getting older, slowing down but we can use nutrition and environmental enrichment to encourage longevity. Cats are particularly good at hiding sickness behaviours (predators tend to not display sickness behaviours the same way as herbivores for example) Average life expectancy is 14-16 years (dsh: have far more cats in geriatric/senior ages now because dogs/cats are living longer and they advancements in nutrition knowledge and medical knowledge have contributed to this. Common changes seen in cats as they age: oral and digestive; dental disease, digestions and absorption; smell, physical appearance, cognitive decline and behavioural changes.