Cat and dog nutrition
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Essential amino acids for cats
Why is arginine essential in cats?
Why is taurine essential for cats?
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Essential vitamins in cats:
What adaptations do dogs have (omnivorous carnivores)? (6)
high protein requirement
bile acid conjugation with taurine
vitamin D is essential
mitochondrial AGT1 location
carb metabolism
What does FLUTD stand for?
What does water activity in foods mean?
Feline uroliths (bladder stones) may consist of:
Calcium oxalate
Ammonium phosphate
Calcium phosphate
Cystine
How to prevent struvite through diet?
Add urine acidifiers (pH affects struvite)
Increase salt content (more waterintake = lower urinary ion concentrations)
Properties of moist foods for pets:
must be chilled
sterilized
Properties of canned products for pets:
very long shelf life
a lot of rest products in it
many different qualities
What is the ideal diet for cats?
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