Animal Nutrition and Feeding Flashcards
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Which nutrient class provides the primary source of energy for dogs and cats?
Answer: Carbohydrates and fats
Carbohydrates and fats are the primary energy-yielding macronutrients in companion animal diets.
What does the term 'AAFCO' refer to in pet food labeling?
Answer: Association of American Feed Control Officials
AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) sets nutritional standards and regulates pet food labeling in the US.
Taurine is an essential amino acid for which species?
Answer: Cats
Cats cannot synthesize adequate taurine and must obtain it from dietary sources; deficiency leads to dilated cardiomyopathy and retinal degeneration.
A body condition score (BCS) of 5 out of 9 in a dog indicates:
Answer: Ideal body weight
On the 9-point BCS scale, a score of 5 represents ideal body condition with ribs easily palpable and a visible waist.
Which type of diet is formulated to support all life stages of a cat?
Answer: Gestation/lactation diet that also meets kitten needs
An 'all life stages' diet must meet the highest nutritional demands—those of growing kittens and pregnant/lactating queens—making it suitable for all cats.
What is the recommended feeding method that best controls caloric intake in pets prone to obesity?
Answer: Measured meal feeding
Measured meal feeding with precise portions prevents overconsumption and is the most effective method for managing caloric intake.
Which mineral deficiency in large-breed growing puppies most commonly leads to developmental orthopedic disease?
Answer: Excess calcium relative to phosphorus
Excessive dietary calcium (or imbalanced Ca:P ratio) in large-breed puppies impairs normal endochondral ossification and contributes to conditions like osteochondrosis.