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What is the RER equation?
30(weight in kg)+70
Where is the nasogastric tube located?
Passed through the nose to the stomach
What are the 2 types of vitamins?
Fat soluble, Water soluble
Adult animals are made up of what percent of water?
75%
True for false dogs need more protein than cats
False
What is the function of protein?
Growth/Tissue repair
What do fatty acids do?
Skin and coat hydration/Benefits bone and joint health
Protein deficiency can cause...
Slow growth, Anemia, Dental problems, Brittle bones
Where are minerals primarily found?
Bones/Teeth
What does RER stand for?
Resting energy requirements
What are the 3 types of carbohydrates?
Starches, Sugars, Fiber
What vitamins are fat soluble?
A,E,K,D
Carbohydrates make up what percent of a diet?
75%
What is the consumption amount based on?
Activity, Gestation, Lactation
What are energy producing nutrients?
Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins
What does BCS stand for?
Body condition score
When is a feeding tube used?
With illness/can not eat on their own
How do you convert ounces to pounds?
Divide by 16
What life stage of an animal requires higher protein?
Puppies/kittens, young animals
What are the 3 functions of carbohydrates?
Blood sugar regulation, Lactose creation, Converts fat for storage
What are the 2 most common reasons for dehydration?
Vomiting/Diarrhea
This nutrient should be restricted in a diabetic patient
Carbohydrates
What are the 3 types of fat?
Cholesterol, Hormones and Steroids
What is enternal nutrition?
Use their own GI tract
What word means too much water in the body?
Hypervolimia