Life-Stage Nutrition Flashcards
Describe the biological proportion of protein?
proportion of absorbable protein, metabolised by body
E.G: eggs, fish, milk
what amino acid is essential?
What is Feline Dialated Cardiomyopathy?
deficiency in taurine
raw diet/ calcification offf???
What causes FDC?
hypervitaminosis A- high raw liver feeding diet- calcification of liver/spleen
yummm yummm
What are the characteristics of satisfactory pet food?
- complete- adequate amounts
- balanced- proportions
- digestible- absorbs nutrients
- Palatable- appealing
- Safe- toxin free
- fixed feed formula- stated levels of ingredients, every portion
What is Feline Nutritional Idiosyncraies?
lower thirst stimulus- more concentrated urine, increased risk of infections/ stones
essential taurine and glucogenesis
What vitamin is essential for cats?
A
Define glucogenesis
process of making glucose, breaks down protiens/ lipids
Resting Energy Requirement
What is the RER calculation?
Bodyweight (kg) x 30 + 70
Metabolic Energy Requirement
What is the MER calculation?
RER x the X factor- depending on activity/ required level
Define Crepuscular
eating during morning/ evening
Define Coprophagia
eating of feaces- ensures maximal nutrient digestion, absorption
What are the dietry requirements of Hind-Gut Fermenters?
80% good quality hay/ grass
15% fresh veg
+/ 1/2 tablespoons of pellets
What happens without a crepuscular routine?
gutstasis
What is the large structure of a Hind-Gut Fermenter?
caecum- breaks down celulose into cellulase
What are the clinical signs of Gastrointestinal Ileus?
anorexia, cesseation peristalsis, microbe levels change, entrotoxaemia release
What is Gastrointestinal Ileus?
loss of intestinal motility- functional blockage- peristalsis stops
