Dogs and Cats Flashcards
1
Q
Dogs no. of aa
A
10
2
Q
common deficiency in dogs
A
Arginine = slowing urea cycle, unable to remove ammonia, vomiting, fatal
3
Q
dog 3 essential fatty acids
A
Linoleic acid = structural and red cell function
n=3 PUFAs = nervous system
n-6 PUFAs = reduced growth
4
Q
Cats no. of aa
A
11 aa
5
Q
cat protein
A
high demand, not recycled
6
Q
when is arachidonic acid need for cats
A
gestation and lactation
7
Q
vit/ minerals needed cat
A
vit A
Vit B1 = seizures
8
Q
tuna feed feed cat
A
low Ca/P ratio
not enough essential aa for cats
