Tail Blazers' Healthy Pet Quiz

Acidophilus, DHA

Selenium, carnitine, taurine

Wheat, corn, soy

Chicken, beef, lamb

80-90% of pets over age 2 have some varying degree dental disease and can lead to gum, heart, liver problems and even death

Dry pet food cleans teeth

Raw bones, raw food diet and natural dental supplements help reduce plaque build up and therefore dental disease

Symptoms of dental problems in a dog or cat can include a yellow-brown tartar at gum line and persistent bad breath

True

False

Wolves wish they could eat grocery store dog food that is full of preservatives, colours and non-healthy ingredients, like so many domestic dogs do

Food that is marketed towards dog guardians, is also marketed towards wolves: The foods with the “healthy” looking packaging, as well as pictures of hearty vegetables and meat (but actually do NOT contain species appropriate foods and/or have poor quality ingredients)

It is one major clue as to why dogs do so well on a raw food diet – it is their “natural” diet, just like wolves in the wild consume

It is not significant

That any food with a cat on the bag will be health-promoting

They should eat healthy dog food

Their food should contain mostly vegetables and grains

That they should eat meat, and their food should comprise of mostly meat

Dull coat

Lack of energy

Chronic itching

Digestive issues (chronic diarrhea, constipation, gas, vomiting)

Persistent bad breath

All of the above

True

False

Prevents matts which are expensive and painful to remove

Helping reduce shedding and hairballs

Early detection of lumps and bumps, which can be crucial to a quick recovery

All of the above

Sufficient Moisture

Yeast

Corn

Vitamin C

Raw diets can make your animal sick

All bones are dangerous

All “prescription” foods are quality foods

Meat ingredients are healthy for cats and dogs

Evaluate their food to see if it contains unhealthy ingredients and consider a new food, or consider switching from a dry food to a wet food

More exercise

Improve mental stimulation (eg: puzzles)

Improve their grooming regime

Other

I think I am doing all that I can to keep my pet mentally and physically healthy!