Types of Food & Label Reading

Question 1

In what order are the quantity of ingredients listed in food formulation?

Answer 1

Greatest to least.

Question 2

Which of the following is a natural preservative, ascorbic acid, BHT, ehtoxoquin, or BHA?

Answer 2

Ascorbic acid.

Question 3

What are 4 advantages of commercial dry food?

Answer 3

1. Less likelihood of pathogens.
2. Longer shelf life/less spoilage.
3. Convenient for pet owners.
4. Better for dental health.

Question 4

What are 2 ways to increase water intake in cats?

Answer 4

1. Wet food.

2. Water fountains.

Question 5

What are 4 types of cat food?

Answer 5

1. Wet food.
2. Semi-moist food.
3. Dry food.
4. BARF (biologically available raw foods).

Question 6

What is the meaning of “dry matter basis”?

Answer 6

The water content removed from the food.

Question 7

What food source should the 1st ingredient in cat food come from?

Answer 7

Meat source preferably not meat by-products.

Question 8

What is not an ideal filler in cat food that doesn’t add any nutritional value and should be avoided in the 1st-3rd ingredients?

Answer 8

Ground yellow corn.

Question 9

What are some better alternatives for fillers?

Answer 9

Barley, brown rice, corn meal, millet, rolled oats, and potatoes.

Question 10

What are ideal fats for a cat’s diet?

Answer 10

Seed, olive, palm, and fish oils.