Lecture 1 Flashcards
(46 cards)
What is essential for cats
Meat
Is a dog an omnivore
Yes
Why do dingos drink salt water
To replace sodium
Why is it important to look at the type of animal within the same species
Because of different behaviour. For example: wild dogs hunt in packs and domestic dogs eat dry food
Also need to look at the size of the animal for the food they need
Why is nutrition so important
- Preventing conditions
- Increase blood plasma
- Is there too much or too little in diet
Do cats have molars
Either missing or undersized
Movement of a dogs jaw
Up, down, left, right
Movement of cats jaw
Up and down
What can’t cats taste
Sweet
What can dogs taste
Salt, sweet, sour, bitter, umami and water
How many taste receptors do dogs have
1/5th of humans
How many taste receptors do cats have
1/3rd of humans
In dogs, what makes up for the lack of taste receptors
Well developed olfactory
So dogs and cats have salivary amylase
No
What is the meal patten of a dog
1 large meal a day
What is the meal patten of a cat
Many small meals during the day
What are dogs intolerant to
lactose
Can cats digest plant material well
Not really and this is due to the plants amino acid structure
What are cats intolerant to
Fructose and lactose
Describe the mouth of a carnivore
Canines for capturing/holding and piercing carnassial for sheering
Describe the mouth of a omnivore
In the dog lower and upper molars have broad occlusal surfaces for grinding
Describe a cat jaw
Only has scissor action
Why do dogs eat quickly
Because the pack is constantly moving
Out of a dog and cat which has a higher protein requirement
Cats
Humans < Dog
