Dog Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 10 essential amino acids in dogs?
A
- Lysine
- Methionine
- Arginine
- Phenylalanine
- Tryptophan
- Histidine
- Leucine
- Isoleucine
- Valine
- Threonine
2
Q
What is the minimum Fat requirement in dog diet?
A
- 5%
3
Q
What are the essential Omega-6 fatty acids? (2)
A
- Linoleic Acid
- Arachidonic Acid
4
Q
What are the essential Omega-3 fatty acids? (3)
A
- Alpha-Linolenic Acid
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)
- Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)
5
Q
What are the main risks in raw food dog diets?
A
- Excess of nutrients
- Deficiency (Energy, vitamins, fat)
- Anti-Nutritional (Thiaminase=raw fish)
- Toxic (Sulfur=garlic, onion)
