Question 1
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Which is not true of protein?
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Would not store in a dog
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Filtered by liver then kidneys
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Provides 4kcal/gram of energy
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Less efficient than fats but more efficient than carbs
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Is a macronutrient
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The building blocks are amino acids
Question 2
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Which is not true of Glucose?
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Stores in the liver and muscle both
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Is always essential for cats and dogs
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This is the preferred energy source
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Absorbs directly into the bloodstream
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Elevates blood sugar very quickly
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Also called dextrose in vet medicine
Question 3
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Which is not true of sucrose?
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Is a disaccharide
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Breaks down into glucose and fructose
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Also known as table sugar
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Breaks down in liver into glucose only
Question 4
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Which is true of the complex carbohydrate fiber?
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Breaks into sugar used for hairballs
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Not a nutrient
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May ferment in small intestine
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Speeds up the release of glucose
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High amount used for lactation
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Low amounts used for weight reduction
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May resist digestion in the large intestine
Question 5
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What is not true of fats?
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Called lipids
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Breaks down into fatty acids
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Most concentrated form of energy
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Required for vitamin B to work
Question 6
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What is not true of omega 6?
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Too much causes skin problems
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Anti-inflammatory
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Good for skin and coat if used right
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Excess can cause struvite crystals
Question 7
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What is not true of omega 3?
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Omega 3 is 1:10 with omega 6
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Is an EFA
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Helps with vision, heart problems, IBD
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Contains linoleic and arachidonic acids
Question 8
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Non-energy producing nutrient
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Water
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Glucose
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Fiber
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Proteins
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Carbohydrates
Question 9
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Body prefers this as the energy source
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Water
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Glucose
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Carbohydrates
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Proteins
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Amino acids
Question 10
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This is not a nutrient but is used to manage diabetes
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Fat
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Protein
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Carbohydrates
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Chicken and pork
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Psyllium
Question 11
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Broken down into the liver and gives the sweet taste to food
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Glucose
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Sucrose
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Fructose
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Carbohydrates
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Crude protein
Question 12
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Most concentrated form of energy
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Protein
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Carbohydrates
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Fats
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Fiber
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Water
Question 13
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Cats use this for energy since it does not store
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Proteins
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Carbohydrates
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Sodium bicarbonate
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Glucose
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Water
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Vitamin C
Question 14
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Most likely to cause toxicity
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Vitamin A
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Vitamin C
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Vitamin B
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Vitamin K
Question 15
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Minimally toxic and treats hemorrhaging
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Vitamin A
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Vitamin B
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Vitamin E
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Vitamin K
Question 16
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Antioxidant synthesized from glucose
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Vitamin C
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Vitamin K
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Vitamin A
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Vitamin D
Question 17
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Which requires the least amount of protein?
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6 month old Siamese
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3 month old Chihuahua
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5 year old pregnant Balinese
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7 year old English Springer Spaniel with a broken leg
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6 year old lactating Newfoundland
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5 year old English Bulldog
Question 18
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Higher EFA = Higher Biological value
Question 19
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Function is to store glucose in liver and muscle
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Pancreas
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Gallbladder
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Liver
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Agglomerates
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Spleen
Question 20
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Please check mark all of the following that would require carbohydrates
Question 21
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Which is not a micro-nutrient?
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Water
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Vitamins
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Minerals
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Carbohydrates
Question 22
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Which is not a macro-nutrient?
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Carbs
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Protein
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Fat
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Minerals
Question 23
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Which is made in the body?
Question 24
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Which is least likely to occur with a lack of taurine?
Question 25
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Which is higher in Biological value?
Question 26
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Companies are well known for putting more protein in their food than required
Question 27
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Carbs have _____
Question 28
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After fructose is broken down, what happens?
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Glucose absorbed in blood stream, fructose to liver
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Fructose to blood stream, glucose to liver
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Both fructose and glucose go to the bloodstream
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Fructose and glucose both go to the liver
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Both excreted through kidneys and does not store
Question 29
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Carbohydrate metabolism in the mouth begins with?
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Amylase
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Lipase
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Trypase
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All of the above
Question 30
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Cooking carbohydrates make them less digestible so it is not recommended
Question 31
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Low fiber diet works for all of the following EXCEPT
Question 32
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Which is not true of fat?
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Increases palatability
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Increases caloric density
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Required for vitamins A, D, K, E to work
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Not recommended since tumors can use them for energy
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Broken down into fatty acids
Question 33
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The adult diet for a cat will start when?
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1 year
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2 years
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6 months
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9 months
Question 34
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What is the most common nutritional problem
Question 35
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Why do you not want to use cows milk for kittens?
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Not enough fat or protein
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Too much protein or fat
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Too much fat, not enough protein
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Too much protein, not enogh fat
Question 36
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What is true of the adult diet?
Question 37
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What adjustment do you make to the calories after a 1 year old Siamese is spayed?
Question 38
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When do you stop feeding kitten food?
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1 year old
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6 months old
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9 months old
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After being fixed
Question 39
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What should kittens weigh at birth?
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100 grams
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150 grams
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25 grams
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75 grams
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125 grams
Question 40
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What is excessive food consumption?
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Polyphagia
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Dysphagia
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Diphagia
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Dipophagia
Question 41
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Will not eat anything associated with GI upset
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Fixed-food preference
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Learned taste preference
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Polyphagia
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Odynophagia
Question 42
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Coprophagia and cannibalism/infanticide is common in cats
Question 43
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Cats and dogs will not starve themselves to death but a full BCS and food change over 5-7 days is recommended
Question 44
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Which needs preformed vitamin A?
Question 45
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What animal can synthesize tryptophan from niacin
Question 46
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Which has a limited ability to use carbs?
Question 47
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Which is a "true carnivore"
Question 48
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Treats should not?
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Exceed 10% RER
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Exceed 10% MER
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Fall below 10% RER
Question 49
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Which should you feed to a large breed mother?
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Regular puppy food
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Large breed puppy food
Question 50
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Which is not seen with a sodium chloride excess?
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Kidney failure
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Heart disease
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Hypertension
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Decreased growth
Question 51
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The loss of ___ can lead to ventroflexion in cats and polyuria
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Potassium
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Calcium
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FE
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Sodium chloride
Question 52
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Too much ___ has been proven to worsen kidney diseases and bone loss
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Phosphorus
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Magnesium
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Calcium
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Potassium
Question 53
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Which is needed in larger amounts?
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Microminerals
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Macrominerals
Question 54
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Too much calcium is a larger problem with?
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Large breeds
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Small breeds
Question 55
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A deficiency of ___ can lead to bone marrow malfunction, seizures, muscle weakness
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Magnesium
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Phosphorous
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Calcium
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Potassium
Question 56
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An excess of Vitamin ____ can lead to long bone fractures, tooth loss, cervical spondylosis
Question 57
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An lack of Vitamin ____ can lead to poor growth, weakness, aspermatogenesis, and night blindness
Question 58
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Dogs cannot convert beta carotene into vitamin A
Question 59
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Which is not a fat soluble vitamin
Question 60
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A lack of Vitamin _____ can lead to osteomalacia and rickets
Question 61
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A decrease in Vitamin ____ can cause hypercalecemia, soft tissue mineralization in arteries and lunsg
Question 62
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Is not technically a vitamin and is an antioxidant for wound healing
Question 63
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Death can occur at ___ water loss
Question 64
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Water is the most important water producing nutrient
Question 65
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A cat that eats 220kcal of dry food is likely to need how much water each day?
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110 ml
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150 ml
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220 ml
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440 ml
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240 ml
Question 66
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Water is most important for?
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Vitamin B
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Vitamin D
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Vitamin A
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Vitamin K
Question 67
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How do you prevent rancidity of food?
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Add Vitamin D
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Add Vitamin K
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Add Vitamin C
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Add Vitamin A
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Add Vitamin E
Question 68
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A deficiency in linoleic acid may cause all of the following EXCEPT;
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Weight loss
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Immunodeficiency
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Aspermatogenesis
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Poor hair coat
Question 69
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Which secretes lipase to break down lipids to fatty acids?
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Pancreas
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Gall bladder
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Liver
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Kidneys
Question 70
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Which secretes bile acids to emulsify lipids?
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Pancreas
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Liver
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Gallbladder
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Small intestine
Question 71
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Which is not a macromineral?
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Phosphorus
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Magnesium
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Chloride
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Iron
Question 72
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Binds and transports oxygen
Question 73
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Involved in acid-base balance
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Sodium
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Chloride
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Both of the above
Question 74
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What is not an EFA for dogs?
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Linoleic acid
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Alpha-linoleic acid
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Arachidonic acid
Question 75
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Are cats prone to skeletal disorders from phosphorus and calcium
Question 76
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Catnip causes a reaction in ___ of cats
Question 77
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Kidney disease wont show until___of kidney function is lost?
Question 78
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Which is used for the cats to help with plaque?
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sodium hexametaphoshate
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Sodium polyphosphate
Question 79
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Elimination trials last for?
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2 weeks
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4 weeks
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6 weeks
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8 weeks
Question 80
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What is the #1 allergy source in food?
Question 81
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The housing for a 18 day kitten should be?
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85 degrees
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80 degrees
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90 degrees
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100 degrees
Question 82
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When a cat first becomes a senior, they are how old?
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5 year old
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7 year old
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10 years old
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12 years old
Question 83
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Obesity declines as an animal is 7 years old
Question 84
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Which is the most common in food?
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Monoglyceride
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Diglyceride
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Triglyceride
Question 85
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Which is the highest water ratio?
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Dry food
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Semi-moist
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Wet Food
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In Gravy
Question 86
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What makes up ash in the diet?
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Crude protein
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Protein
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Calories
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Calcium
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Minerals
Question 87
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Which has the largest intestine size?
Question 88
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A 1 week old kitten would be called?
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Pediatric
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Juvenile
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Neonate
Question 89
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It is acceptable to change food right away
Question 90
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As the animal grows, you add zinc and fiber but cut back on fat and calories
Question 91
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Who needs taurine?
Question 92
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For cats, start the gestation/lactation diet when?
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2 weeks after gestation
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3 weeks before gestation
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After you notice signs
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1 month after gestation
Question 93
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A cat is likely to get
Question 94
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Which combats metabolic acidosis
Question 95
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What would you use for a cat that is allergic to duck protein and turkey?
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Bear protein
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Salmon protein
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Tuna protein
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Trout protein
Question 96
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Hydrolyzed protein is used for animals with allergic reactions because of:
Question 97
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Which is not a sign of food allergy?
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Vomiting
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Non seasonal pruritus
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Unilateral otitis
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diarrhea
Question 98
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You should warm formula up to 100 degrees to avoid aspiration pneumonia
Question 99
Question 100
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It is acceptable to feed a kitten diet to a nursing queen
Question 101
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Who eats less meals per day?
Question 102
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Who does not have amylase in their mouth?
Question 103
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DHA and EPA both are highly recommended for patients with arthritis
Question 104
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Colostrum is complete and balanced must must be ingested within 48 hours
Question 105
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Most abundant mineral in the body
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Calcium
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Potassium
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Phosphorous
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Vitamin A
Question 106
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An excess of ___ can lead to urinary crystals and stones
Question 107
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Nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism can be a result of not enough ___ in the diet
Question 108
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Glucose is converted to glycogen and stored in the liver to be converted to fat and is stored all throughout the body
Question 109
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Also called trace mineals
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Macrominerals
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Microminerals
Question 110
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As dogs get older, you should do?
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Decrease calories
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Increase calories
Question 111
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Has power to shut down manufacturing facility or distribution center if ti becomes contaminated
Question 112
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Inspections for pet food manufactures
Question 113
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No regulatory authority and defines feed ingredients/wording for pet food labels
Question 114
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Cats should be spayed at?
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6 months
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3 months
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9 months
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1 year
Question 115
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What measures nitrogen content
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Crude protein
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Protein
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Calories
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Carbohydrates
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Carbon and nitrogen
Question 116
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Cats need arachidonic acid more than dogs do
Question 117
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Which vitamin is excreted the fastest and is transported via water?
Question 118
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Decrease of Vitamin E can lead to myopathy
Question 119
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Good for pets prone to bloat or diabetes
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Feed restricted
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Time restricted
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Free choice feeding
Question 120
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80% of food eaten used for energy
Question 121
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Used as structured components of organs and tissues. Also functions as enzymes, hormones, carriers of other molecules.
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Protein
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Calcium
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Vitamin C and D
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Glucose
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Carbohydrates
Question 122
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Makes up much of the skeleton and teeth, also needed for muscles, nerves, and blood clotting. Acts as cellular messenger.
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Calcium
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Potassium
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Carbohydrates
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Protein
Question 123
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Helps maintain osmolality of extracellular fluid and is involved in acid-base regulation.
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Potassium
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Chloride
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Sodium
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Carbohydratse
Question 124
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Regulates body water and acid/base balance, also helps maintain electrical potential in muscle, nerves, and other tissue
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Sodium
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Potassium
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Chloride
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Carbohydrates
Question 125
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In food, chloride is typically combined with what mineral?
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Chloride
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Potassium
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Calcium
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Sodium
Question 126
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If a dog seems to be ill, feel free to give supplement with vitamins
Question 127
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Unused protein is filtered through liver and kidneys
Question 128
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Used for all membrane synthesis/skin/protection of viscera and brain signaling, coat, temperature regulation, immune system and inflammation
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Carbs
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Proteins
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Lipids
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Sodium chloride
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Fats
Question 129
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Short chain fatty acids
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Medium chain fatty acids
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Long chain fatty acids
Question 130
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Palatability is?
Question 131
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Vitamin C is not necessary
Question 132
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Which vitamin regulates absorption and mobilization of calcium in the body?
Question 133
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Check BCS weekly!
Question 134
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What are most commonly growing issues in large breeds
Question 135
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10% water
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25% water
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50% water
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5% water
Question 136
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70% water
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50% water
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90% water
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100% water
Question 137
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How many minerals essential for cats and dogs?
Question 138
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Omnivores
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Carnivores
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True carnivores
Question 139
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Something essential that a plant or animal obtains from the environment that is needed for growth and maintenance of life is a nutrient
Question 140
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Regulates body water and acid/base balance, also helps maintain electrical potential in muscle, nerves, and other tissue.
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sodium
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chloride
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potassium
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calcium
Question 141
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Fatty stool and gray/stinky is?
Question 142
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Fiber are not pre-biotics because they are fermented in the small intestine
Question 143
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Formation and maintenance of epithelium. Also vision, growth, reproduction, and immunity.
Question 144
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Food is given 2-3 times a day for felines to help maintain body weight, at which time water is also offered then taken away when the food is