Nutritional Truths (9) Flashcards
Dr. Shepherd
What does a natural ingredient mean?
T/F: Non-natural ingredients are not allowed in “natural” pet food
FALSE - they are
What does natural mean?
no artificial colors or preservatives - ingredients may be artificially preserved before reaching the pet food manufacturer
Which terms have a regulatory meaning in food?
human grade, natural, organic
What does organic mean?
the handling and processing of ingredients and products
- ingredient sourcing
- ingredient handling
- manufacturing
- labeling and certification o products wanting to use the word “organic” in their labeling
T/F: Organic and premium refers to quality
FALSE - organic is processing of product
premium is usually higher price
What is ancestral/biologically appropriate food?
- no regulatory meaning
- dogs are capable of consuming high fat and protein diets
What are holistic foods?
no regulatory meaning
What does human grade mean?
pertains to the manufacturing facility from which the product was produced
Which terms have regulatory meaning review?
Which of the following risks are associated with raw meat diets?
pathogens - primary concern
anti-nutritional factors
Why do owners feed their pets raw food?
What is the concern with pathogens with raw meat?
more likely to be contaminated
What is the concern with anti-nutritional factors and raw meat?
- avidin in raw eggs
- thiaminases in raw fish
Which pathogens are common in raw meat?
listeria
salmonella
Which of the following best describes chicken by-product meal?
chicken organs with water and fat removed (lighter)
What are poultry byproducts?
from animals who entered the human food chain
What are poultry by-product meal?
from animals who entered the human food chain
Which is a more concentrated source of micronutrients?
organ meat like the liver
Which is a more concentrated source of micronutrients: corn vs rice?
corn
What are meat byproducts?
What is meat meal?
T/F: Many patients have a gran allergy which is why there are so many grain-free foods
FALSE - usually an animal-based protein allergy
What is “fresh food”?
T/F: Vegetarian diets in dogs is an option
TRUE
Which nutrient deficiencies are cats at risk of, when consuming a vegetarian diet?
- amino acids
- retinol
- arachidonic acid (essential omega-6 for cats)
- vitamin B12
What is the Pet Nutrition Alliance?
collaboration of 9 veterinary organizations that offers pet nutrition resources and education to the veterinary healthcare team
T/F: AAFCO approved pet food does not exist
TRUE
How should you begin to talk to your client about pet food?
start with clarifying client goals
then we start to express our goals as the vet
What then should you do after the client expresses their goals?
we say ours
What if your goals and the client’s regarding pet food do not align?
clarify goals and recognize the client’s autonomy
