Nourishing Bonds: How to Prevent and Address Food Aversions in Pets

This quiz is for on-demand attendees of the Purina Institute Collaborative Care webinar “Nourishing Bonds: How to Prevent and Address Food Aversion in Pets.” In order to obtain your RACE certificate for 1 CE hour, you must get a score of 80% or higher. You can retake the quiz as needed to pass.

This webinar is eligible for RACE credit through 27 January 2027.

1 / 5

Once food aversion has developed, which of the following is FALSE?

The pet may never accept that food again, and may even refuse other foods that have the same major ingredients (e.g., if a pet develops an aversion to one lamb-based food, they may reject all lamb-based foods).

Hand-feeding should be avoided

Appetite stimulants and anti-nausea medications can be important tools in addressing food aversion.

When introducing a highly palatable new food, start with small meals to avoid overeating, discomfort, and nausea that could perpetuate aversion.

Offering multiple bowls containing smaller amounts of the same food can help improve acceptance and intake.

2 / 5

Which of the following are methods that can reduce the risk of food aversion in clinical environments?

Knowledge of the disease process and the likelihood of nausea as a component

Knowing the potential side effects of any medications that will be administered

Providing a low-stress, low-fear environment

Enhancing the social experience by hand-feeding

Choosing a “scapegoat” or “sacrificial” food that has a different flavor and aroma than the regular diet

All of the above are effective methods for reducing food aversion

3 / 5

True or false: nausea is more likely than pain to cause food aversion in dogs and cats.

True

False

4 / 5

Which of the sensory factors is the most common trigger for food rejection by dogs and cats?

Smell

Taste

Temperature

Visual appearance and texture

5 / 5

Which of the following is a primary factor in determining canine and feline food preferences?

Aroma/smell

Taste

Texture

Temperature

Social environment and any post-ingestive experiences

All of the above

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