Animal Nutrition

Question 1

Water

Answer 1

Maintain and transport nutrients, remove waste, cool the body, lubricate joints and internal organs.

Question 2

What are proteins made of?

Answer 2

Amino acids

Question 3

How many essential amino acids are in dogs?

Answer 3

10

Question 4

How many essential amino acids are in cats?

Answer 4

11

Question 5

Common animal protein sources

Answer 5

Chicken, beef, lamb, fish, and egg

Question 6

Plant

Answer 6

Corn gluten meal, soybean meal, and wheat gluten

Question 7

What do fats and fatty acids do?

Answer 7

Supply energy, brain function, and development, help keep skin and coat healthy, control inflammation, support immune system, and make food taste better.

Question 8

Common fats

Answer 8

Animal fat, vegetable oil

Question 9

Common omega 3 (fatty acid)

Answer 9

Flax seed, canola and soy oil, fish oil and fish meal

Question 10

Omega 6 (fatty acid)

Answer 10

Most plant oils, some animal fats

Question 11

Omega 9 (fatty acid)

Answer 11

Chia seeds, olive oil, animal fat, fish

Question 12

What is a carbohydrate?

Answer 12

Starches that provide energy in the form of sugars (glucose) and help break down proteins into amino acids

Question 13

Common carbohydrate sources in dogs

Answer 13

Corn, brown rice, barley, whole grain wheat, soybean meal, potatoes, and legumes.

Question 14

Common carbohydrate sources in cats

Answer 14

Cats must eat meal to survive. They do NOT need carbohydrates.

Question 15

Where do cats get their glucose?

Answer 15

Protein

Question 16

What does fiber do?

Answer 16

Helps transport nutrients and waste through the intenstinal tract, keep cells in the intestine healthy so they can absorb nutrients better, promote small and firm stool, regulate water absorption, increase a feeling of fullness to help pets lose weight, and prevent hairballs in cats.

Question 17

What does soluble fiber do?

Answer 17

Improves digestion and can lower blood sugar

Question 18

What dose insoluble fiber do?

Answer 18

Is not digested and adds bulk to feces. Can also help to soften stool

Question 19

Sources of soluble fiber

Answer 19

Potato, sweet potato, white rice, pumpkin, beet pulp, lentils, oatmeal, apples, and blueberries

Question 20

Sources of insoluble fiber

Answer 20

Whole grains, brown rice, dark leafy vegetables

Question 21

What do vitamins and minerals do?

Answer 21

Generate energy from other nutrients, ensure cells use nutrients efficiently, promote healthy teeth and bones, and promote a healthy nervous and digestive system.

Question 22

What do vitamin and mineral requirements vary by?

Answer 22

Requirements vary by a pet’s life stages

Question 23

Common sources of vitamins

Answer 23

Naturally found in animal and plant product pet food ingredients.

Question 24

True or False: Most animals NEED vitamin supplements

Answer 24

False

Question 25

Common sources of minerals

Answer 25

Pet foods that include a variety of ingredients

Question 26

Most digestible forms of protein

Answer 26

Eggs, fish, fish meal, chicken, and red meat

Question 27

Why do certain kinds of matter take longer to digest?

Answer 27

Dogs and cats have a short digestive tract. Plant matter and processed or high sugar foods may come out undigested in their stools.

Question 28

Puppy/kitten nutritional needs

Answer 28

More protein, calories, and certain vitamins or minerals.

Question 29

Adult dog and cat nutritional needs

Answer 29

Fewer overall calories and nutrients than growing animals, depending on activity level.

Question 30

Pregnant or nursing mothers nutritional needs

Answer 30

More calories, protein, vitamins, and minerals

Question 31

Senior nutritional needs

Answer 31

Higher quality protein, lower levels of fats and carbohydrates