2/1- Nutrientso Water Water can be toxic – cells explode Metabolic water – break down of food is watero Protein Protein quality – correct amino acidso Carbohydrates Uses in body – energy – break them down for atpo Fat-soluble vitamins ADEK Breakdown food into ATP Many reactions throughout body Vitamin A – vision Vitamin D – bones/calcium E – antioxidant K – blood clottingo Water-soluble vitamins B – energy metabolism C – antioxidant, connective tissueo Minerals Macrominerals – needed in large amounts- Bone strength- Fluid around/within cells Microminerals – needed in small amountso Energy useso True carnivores Cats, ferrets o Dogs – 1250kcal/do What factors influence body weight gain in pets? Calories, exerciseo What are the repercussions of obesity to the animal? Reduced mobility, heart disease2/7- Canine nutritiono Foods to avoid Chocolate, coffee, cocoa, tea leaves- Theobromine – dogs can’t break it down Onions Cat food – wrong nutrient balance Mushrooms Grapes Raisins Plants Fruits and vegetables- Fine as a treat Dough- Body condition scoringo 1-5o 1-skinniesto 5-overweighto 3-average- Feline nutritiono Cats can break down protein better than other animals Need more proteino Need extra fatty acids in their diet that they can’t makeo Vitamin A to make carotene- Sustainabilityo Insects – high in proteino Water – 1222 metric tons of water to go corn 15,400 metric tons of water for beef