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The effect of frequency and method of food rotation on the digestive tract health of dogs

Hello, my name is Pavla Klepišová and I study at the Czech University of Agriculture in Prague, Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources.

In my thesis I am working on the topic "The effect of frequency and method of food rotation on the digestive tract health of dogs".

The aim of this questionnaire is to get information from dog owners about feeding practices, how and how often food is changed, what types of diet are used, and if these factors are related to digestive problems in dogs. The data collected will be used only for the purposes of the thesis and is completely anonymous. The questionnaire will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.

Your answers are very valuable to me and I thank you in advance for your willingness and time you devote to the questionnaire.


By completing the questionnaire you agree to participate in this study and to the processing of your data for academic purposes.

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1

What is the breed of your dog?

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What is the age of your dog?

3

How would you describe your dog's activity?

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4

Does your dog have any chronic health issues?

Question help: (e.g. allergies, digestive problems, orthopaedic problems) *If you answer "No", go to question 6.
5

What health problems does your dog have and how often?

6

Has your dog had repeated digestive problems in the last 6 months?

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7

How often do you feed your dog?

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How do you feed your dog in terms of timing?

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9

Does your dog have a stable feeding place?

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10

What do you think is the most important aspect of choosing your dog's diet?

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11

What type of diet prevails for your dog?

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12

Why did you decide to give this type of diet?

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13

Where do you get your information for food selection?

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14

Do you mix different types of food within one feeding?

Question help: (e.g., kibble with meat, canned with kibble, etc.)
15

Do you find it helpful to rotate the feed?

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Are you changing your dog's food type in the longer term?

Question help: (alternating types of food: kibble, canned food, etc. within the same day, week, etc.) *If you answer "No, never", go to question 19.
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How does changing the diet affect your dog?

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18

If you are changing food, how do you make the change to the new food?

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19

What are your reasons for rotating or not rotating feed?

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Do you give your dog supplements?

Question help: *If you answer "No", go to question 26.
21

If so, what supplements do you add?

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22

For what reason do you use supplements?

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23

How do you choose supplements for your dog?

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24

Have you found a food supplement that didn't suit your dog?

Question help: *If you answer "No", go to question 26.
25

Why didn't the food supplement suit to your dog?

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26

Do you see correct nutrition as a major factor in your dog's health?

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27

Would you appreciate nutritional counselling?

Question help: choose one answer

Thank you for your time and willingness to complete this questionnaire.

Your answers are very valuable for me and will help me in my thesis on dog nutrition.

In case of any questions or interest in the results of the questionnaire survey, please do not hesitate to contact me at the following e-mail address: klepisova.pavla@gmail.com

Thank you again!

Pavla Klepišová