Exam 1: Quiz 1 Flashcards
Which type of commercial pet food has the shortest shelf life?
Refrigerated food
Which additional essential amino acid is required by cats, but not for dogs?
Taurine
Which Fatty acid is required by cats, but not for dogs?
Arachidonic Acid
Which vitamin do cats need to obtain from animal sources?
Vitamin A
Excess of what mineral can cause a relative calcium deficiency resulting in nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism?
Phosphorus
An adult dog weighs 20 lbs and has a BCS of 8/9 and normal MCS. What is the dog’s ideal BW?
15.4 lbs
Calculate RER for a 7 lb adult cat with a BCS of 5/9 and normal MCS.
167 kcal/d
Which example AAFCO Statement/Nutrition Adequacy Statement would identify the food as appropriate for feeding a puppy?
- “Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that [name of food] provides complete and balanced nutrition for gestating or lactating adult female dogs.”
- “Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that [name of food] provides complete and balanced nutrition for all life stages of dogs.”
- “[name of food] is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance of adult dogs.”
- “Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that [name of food] provides complete and balanced nutrition for adult dogs.”
“Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that [name of food] provides complete and balanced nutrition for all life stages of dogs.”
Calculate the daily energy requirement (kcal/day) for a healthy neutered adult dog with a body weight of 50 lbs, current BCS of 5/9 and normal MCS.
1020 kcal/d
When identifying an appropriate diet for the senior dog or cat, what lifestage should the diet be substantiated for, as stated in the AAFCO Statement/Nutrition Adequacy Statement?
Adult maintenance
