CVA Animal Nutrition and Feeding 5

Question 1

What does the guaranteed analysis on a pet food label legally require manufacturers to list?

Accepted Answer

Minimum crude protein, minimum crude fat, maximum crude fiber, and maximum moisture

Answer

AAFCO requires guaranteed analysis to include at minimum crude protein (min), crude fat (min), crude fiber (max), and moisture (max).

Question 2

A cat that has been anorexic for 3 days is at risk for which serious nutritional complication?

Accepted Answer

Hepatic lipidosis

Answer

Cats mobilize fat rapidly when anorexic, overwhelming the liver and leading to hepatic lipidosis (fatty liver disease).

Question 3

Which vitamin is synthesized in a dog's skin upon exposure to sunlight and is important for calcium absorption?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D

Answer

Vitamin D is synthesized photochemically in the skin and plays a critical role in calcium and phosphorus metabolism.

Question 4

When transitioning a pet to a new diet, what is the recommended minimum transition period to avoid gastrointestinal upset?

Accepted Answer

7-10 days

Answer

A gradual 7-10 day transition, slowly increasing the proportion of new food, allows the gut microbiome time to adjust.

Question 5

Which of the following foods is toxic to both dogs and cats?

Accepted Answer

Onions and garlic

Answer

Onions and garlic contain thiosulfates that cause oxidative damage to red blood cells, leading to hemolytic anemia in both dogs and cats.

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