Dog & Cat Nutrition Flashcards
What ingredient helps make commercial diets cheaper in terms of dog and cat nutrition?
Cereal grains
How many essential amino acids are there?
10 essential AA, the animal cannot synthesise
What does the biological value of protein mean?
the amount of protein(%) absorbed/retained and utilised by the body.
What is the approximate digestibility of dry feeds?
~80%
*affected by temp to pellet diet.
What is the approximate digestibility of canned meat diets?
~90%
What are the adult dogs CP (%) requirements in the diet?
18-20% DM basis
What are the adult cat CP(%) requirements in the diet?
35% DM basis
T/F: Cats require more CP than dogs?
True
What amino acid are cats sensitive to a deficiency of?
Arginine
–> hyperammonemia in less than 1 hr –> encephaly –> death
What are the Sulfur amino acids? Are they more important in Dog or Cat diets?
Cats have a greater requirement for S AAs to support thick coat (cystein, cystine, methionine,
What % should essential fatty acids make up in the diet?
at least 1% diet DM
25-50% of daily energy can be supplied by fat.
What are some sources of fats in dog and cat diets?
- Lard (pig fat)
- Suet (raw beef or mutton fat)
- Veg Oils
Give examples of Omega 3s (PUFAs).
Omega 3s from fish oils and marine sources:
- alpha linolenic acid (ALA)
- EPA
- DHA
Give examples of Omega 6s (PUFAs).
- Linoleic acid
- Arachidonic acid
What percentage of CHO can dogs utilise?
65% dietary CHO
- cats a lot less~35%
