Chapter 17 Flashcards
Is natural the same thing as organic?
No
Is neophobia more common in cats?
Yes
What is another term for pressure sterilization?
Retorting
What is the most common form of food fed to US cats and dogs?
Extruded food
What is the main difference between premium and super-premium foods?
Functional ingredients/nutrients for specific health benefits
What type of pet foods are marketed nationally, sold in all grocery/large chain stores, and rely on advertising and name recognition to sell their products?
Basic nutrition brands
What type of pet foods carry a house name of a grocery store or mass-merchant retailer (like Costco/Kirkland products) & the quality depends on the company’s pet care philosophy?
Private label brands
Formulating a vegetarian or vegan diet is most difficult for what companion animal species?
Cats - they’re carnivores
Where do most people that feed homemade diets get the recipe from? AND - where SHOULD they get the recipe from?
They make them up but they should consult a vet nutritionist or the American College of Veterinary Nutrition
What 2 functions does a humectant in food have?
Prevents bacteria or mold growth and prevents moisture loss
What is true regarding raw pet food diets?
- searing meat eliminates some of the bacteria associated with butchering
- there is no objective data to support or refute claims regarding health benefits of a raw food diet
- raw food diets are frequently nutritionally imbalanced
- there is a risk of Salmonella & E. coli infections
Describe what it means when a food is manufactured using fixed formulations compared to variable formulations.
Fixed doesn’t change the ingredient composition from batch to batch whereas variable changes the ingredients based on availability/market price
Name one pro and one con of canned pet food.
Pro - more palatable
Con - obesity
