Companion Animal Feeding Flashcards
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Why do they need different dietary needs?
Different metabolisms
What makes dietary needs?
Weight, Size, Age, Digestion Type, Health Conditions, Environmental Conditions, Economic purpose
What main things DOGS need in diet?
Calcium phosphorus balance - Fats & Oils - Protein -
What general things should DOGS avoid in diet?
By products - Sweeteners, Artificial stuff, BHA, BHT, Propylene glycol,
What are the 10 amino acids in DOGS?
Arg, His, IIe, Met, Leu, Lys, Phe, Thr, Trp, Val
Main 2 food DOGS must avoid?
Chocolate (theobromine & caffeine)- seizures, Onions (theosulfate) - oxidises haemoglobin
What main things do CATS need in diet?
Twice much protein, Vitamin A, Taurine, animal protein,
What general things should CATS avoid in diet?
Too much vitamin A, wrong balance fatty acids
What are the 11 amino acids in CATS?
Arg, His, IIe, Met, Leu, Lys, Phe,Tau, Thr, Trp, Val
What main foods should CATS avoid?
Carbohydrates, Lactose Intolerant, Grapes & Raisins (renal failure), Candies & gums (xylitol - seizures), Raw eggs (avidin - interferes vitamin B absorbtion), Chocolate (theobromine & caffeine), Onions (thiosulphate - oxidises haemoglobin), avoid treats
What is a nutrient?
Metabolically useful component
Why is water important?
Acts as a medium, regulates temperatures, lubricates,
What is polyuria?
Drinking too much fluids
What are the results of polyuria?
Lactation, vomitting, diahoera, diabetes
Two types of metabolism?
Catabolism, Anabolism
Whats the only mineral a CAT can have?
Taurine
What minerals can CATS & DOGS have?
Histidine, Arginine
What are the 4 types of carbohydrates?
Digestible, Absorbable, Fermentable, Non - fermentable
How do you determine protein quality?
Biological Value
What does a high biological value mean?
Essential Amino Acids
Proteins main functions?
Hair, haemoglobin, enzymes, antibodies
What does arginine do?
Growth, urea production
What does lysine do?
Synthesis of proteins
What does methodine do?
Reponsible for hair growth
