Lecture 2

Question 1

If you feed a cat fructose what can it lead to

Answer 1

Fructosuria

Question 2

Compare the size of dog food to the size of cat food

Answer 2

Dogs can eat large bones whereas cats cannot

Question 3

Why do cats need animal tissue in their diet

Answer 3

To meet the requirements for taurine, arachidonic acid and vitamin A

Question 4

When do dogs need most water

Answer 4

Activity

Question 5

When do cats need the most water

Answer 5

After a meal

Question 6

What does avidin in egg white bind

Answer 6

Biotin

Question 7

What are some signs of biotin deficiencies

Answer 7

Hyperkeratosis and dry scaly skin, pruritus and bald patches from incessant scratching

Question 8

What does thiaminase deplete in fish species

Answer 8

Thiamine

Question 9

What are the signs of thiaminase deficiencies

Answer 9

Weight loss and signs of polyneuritis such as ataxia consistent with suppression of CNS activity

Question 10

Why is allium toxic

Answer 10

Contains n-propyl disulphate and other toxins (denatured haemoglobin and fragile RBCmembranes observed as haemolysis in blood sample)

Question 11

Why is chocolate toxic

Answer 11

Contains theobromine (heart arrhythmia, tremors)

Question 12

Why are avocados toxic

Answer 12

Contain persin (vomiting and diarrhoea)

Question 13

Why are macadamia nuts toxic

Answer 13

Unknown toxin/s (vomiting, weakness, ataxia, joint/muscle pain, joint swelling and elevated serum lipase)

Question 14

Why are grapes, raisins and sultanas

Answer 14

Unknown toxin/s (diarrhoea, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, decreased urine production, weakness and ataxia)

Question 15

What is the purpose of adding vegetable oil to a diet

Answer 15

Source of fat and energy and can be added to lean meats and cereals to support energy requirements of highly active mature dogs

Question 16

What is the purpose of adding lean beed mince and chicken mince to a diet

Answer 16

High in water, low in energy and supply useful amounts of protein which would support weight loss and weight management

Question 17

What is the purpose of adding fatty fresh beef mince to a diet

Answer 17

Supplies useful amounts of protein, fat and energy

Question 18

What is the purpose of soybean meal in a diet

Answer 18

High in protein and energy and is well suited to fortifying the diets for growing dogs based of grains or starchy vegetables for proteins

Question 19

What is the purpose of adding wheat to a diet

Answer 19

High in CHO’s and provides useful amounts of protein, starch and energy. It is well suited to fortifying the diets of lactating cats and dogs with a source of glucose to prevent ketosis

Question 20

What does lean meat lack for cats and dogs

Answer 20

Calcium

Question 21

What does meat in general supply too much of and too little of

Answer 21

Much: phosphorus
Little: calcium

Question 22

What does RDA stand for

Answer 22

Recommended Dietary Allowance