Definitions
What is anthropomorphism? (and why does it form?)
giving animals human characteristics, (forms when one species understands behavior/communication of another, humans are trying to fill the gap in understanding with our own communication since that is what we understand)
What are the 3 types of relationships?
mutalistic, parasitic, commensalism
What is estrous?
an adjective, describes a cycle, many days, even a month or more long
tells the quantity of product in the container, the ingredients are listed in decending order of predominance by weight
must state guarantees for minimum percent of crude protein and crude fat and the maximum percent of crude fiber and moisture
What are vitamins
essential organic compounds
What is neoteny?
the infintile characteristics of an animal that illicets a caregiving response in humans
What are the 6 categories of pets?
ornamental pets, status animals, playthings, hobbies, workers/helpers/service, recreation/decoration
What is estrus?
noun, the period within the estrous cycle in which an animal is sexually receptive and can become pregnant, associated with ovulation, often has specific behaviors, aka "heat" or "standing heat", usually hours or days
What are different functions of minerals?
structure, regulation, absorption, hormone action, transmission of nerve impulses, maintain osmotic pressure, maintain pH
*can be toxic
What are the 6 metabolic processes in an animals life that need fuel
maintenance, growth, finishing, production, work (specialized production), reproduction
What is phenotype and pedigree
phenotype is what we see, pedigree is the lineage
What demographic is most likely to own pets? Least likely?
families with children, 65+ year olds who live alone
(also think about household income and # of people in a house)
What hormones influence heat?
lutenizing hormone (LH), progesterone, estrogen
What is the first-limiting amino acid
it is present in the diet at the least amount in relation to what is needed
fat souble: attach to lipoprotiens to move through the bloodstream, they move across intestinal wall to lymph with fatty acids, can be stored in fat tissue (vits. A, D, E, and K)
water soluble: absorbed into bloodstream, excreted when consumed in excess (vits. B and C)
What is the difference between a pet and a companion animal
companion animals contribute to physical and mental health, seen as a subject and not an object
pets can be companion animals, but seen as objects
What are negatives for the human-animal bond for humans? For animals?
humans: conspecific behavior, may cause aggressive behavior which leads to destruction of property, separation anxiety, damage to livestock/other animals
animals: not always enduring (may be returned), behavioral problems contributed by owner
monoestrous, puberty around 6-9 months
What are the caloric parts of nutrition? The non-caloric?
calories: carbohydrates, fats, proteins
non-calories: water, vitamins, minerals
What is the difference between pasture and hay
moisture content, hay is dried down pasture
*fresh pasture contains so much water it dilutes the nutrients
What are the four factors that contribute to the formation of the bond
anthropomorphism, neoteny, allelomimetic behavior, and social support
What are positives for the human-animal bond for humans? For animals?
humans: haelth, psychological, education of children on life together, increase family time together, owners learn to be more responsible, helpful, nurting etc
pets: very little data supports positives besides annual vet exams
Describe the estrous cycle of cats
polyestrous, many cycles and breeding season varies according to day length
What is the difference between the dietary requirements for ruminant versus non-ruminant animals?
they have different requirements for amino acids because they have structures in the gastrointestional tract that contain large pops of microbial organisms that synthesize amino acids
What are minerals?