Fundamentals of Feline Nutrition

Question 1

The ____ accounts for the energy needed for organ functions and the daily tasks of urinating, defecating, and moving?

Answer 1

MER (Metabolic Energy Requirements)

Question 2

True of False: Like the domestic dog, the domestic cat also has the enzyme amylase to digest starch?

Answer 2

False.

Question 3

The main site of nutrient absorption from digested food items is in the?

Answer 3

Small intestine.

Question 4

The size of the ____ is one of the main features that determines how much plant matter can be utilized by monogastric animal, like the cat?

Answer 4

Cecum

Question 5

What are the minimum protein requirements for cat diets?

Answer 5

25%-30% on commercial dry food and 8%-12% on canned cat food.

Question 6

What are the fat requirements for cat diets?

Answer 6

9% on dry matter basis or 15%-20% as indicated on the label including 5% linoleic acid and 2% anachodonic acid

Question 7

How do you calculate daily kcal requirements for a sedentary cat, moderately active cat, and a very active cat?

Answer 7

Sedentary:
MER= 50kcal/kg*W/kg
Mod:
MER=60kcal/kg*W/kg
Active:
MER=70kcal/kg*W/kg