Intro to Nutrition Flashcards
(51 cards)
1 most common pet toxin
human prescription medications
these food items contain methylxanthines
chocolate, coffee, caffeine, (cacao seeds)
when ingested by pets methylxanthines can cause
v/d, excessive thirst and urination, hyperactivity, abnormal heart rhythm, tremors, seizures
why avocados are harmful to dogs
the leaves, fruit, seed and bark contain persin . causes v/d
what animals are especially sensitive to avocado poisoning
birds and rodents (congestion, difficulty breathing, fluid accumulation around heart)
kind of nuts dangerous to dogs
macadamia nuts
grapes and raisins can cause what when ingested by pets
kidney failure (unknown substance causes)
why yeast dough should not be ingested by pets
can rise and cause gas to accumulate in pets digestive system, can cause stomach or intestines to rupture
cooked dough can be given as treats, but it should not constitute more than __ percent of your pets daily caloric intake
5-10%
raw meat and eggs can contain what harmful bacteria
salmonella or E coli
raw eggs contain avidin which is what
why is it an issue
an enzyme that decreases the absorption of biotin (a B vitamin)
can lead to skin and coat problems
why raw bones shouldnt be given to domestic pets
choking hazard, injury from splinter
what is xylitol? what products commonly contain it
artificial sweetener; gum, candy, baked goods, toothpaste
why xylitol is dangerous for pets
causes insulin release (as if sugar is in the blood, but there is no sugar), leads to hypoglycemia, can lead to liver failure
signs of xylitol induced hypoglycemia
vomiting, lethargy, loss of coordination; can progress to recumbency and seizures
onions, garlic, and chives can cause what issues
gastrointestinal irritation, can lead to heinz body hemolytic anemia (kind of RBC damage)
how onion, garlic, or chive toxicity is diagnosed
history, signs, microscopic confirmation of heinz bodies
why pets should not consume milk
do not possess significant amounts of lactase (enzyme that breaks down lactose in milk) have when puppies/kittens, lose w age
define nutrition
study of food and drink requirments of living organisms for growth, maintenance, reproduction, lactation, work, and disease managment
define anthropomorphism
giving human characteristics to animals
why it is recommended to feed animals different forms of food (wet+dry)
avoids food fixation (common in cats)
animals tend to prefer; variety in food or consistency
consistency
define malnutrition
inappropraite feeding (excess or deficient)
excess carbs leads to
bloat and flatulence and weight gain
