C 13 Flashcards
1
Q
Do large breed dogs need more calcium than small breeds?
A
Yes
2
Q
Does increased sodium intake have correlation with high B/P in dogs and cats?
A
No
3
Q
A toxicity of which nutrient can cause deforming cervical spondylosis in cats?
A
Vit A
4
Q
A deficiency of which vitamin leads to rickets in growing animals & osteomalacia in adult animals?
A
Vit D
5
Q
A deficiency of what vitamin leads to pansteatitis in cats?
A
Vit E
6
Q
When animals have more phosphorus in their diet than is needed (compared to calcium) and have soft bones leading to fractures & joint swelling, what is this disease called?
A
Nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism
7
Q
Eclampsia in lactating companion animals is caused by a deficiency of what nutrient?
A
Calcium
