Ans 2 Small Animal Nutrition

When animals do not receive enough water, one of the first signs is:

• bright eyes.
• glossy hair coat.
• increased weight gain.
• overheating

Josie has a collie that she is using to breed for a litter of puppies. She chooses a reproduction ration in order to meet the dog's need for:

• calcium, phosphorus, and protein.
• carbohydrates and fats.
• energy and protein.
• minerals, protein, and vitamins.

Hannah is mixing a feed ration for her guinea pigs. Which description about her properly mixed ration is most accurate?

• Includes a wide range of food
• Consists of mixed dried dog and cat food
• Uses only leafy vegetables and carrots
• Uses only commercial pellets

Hernandez uses concentrated feed as the primary source for feeding his hamsters. He knows that the best source of concentrated feed is:

• apples and peaches.
• commercial pelleted feed.
• dried timothy hay.
• lettuce and potatoes.

Suzanne enjoys feeding her pet birds because she finds their diet to be:

• challenging due to the different kinds of feed needed.
• easy because it mainly consists of seed.
• limited to food left over from her meals.
• time-consuming due to the amount of feed the birds eat.

The nutrient that is most important for dissolving other nutrients and carrying them to different parts of the animal’s body is:

• carbohydrates.
• minerals.
• proteins.
• water.

Carbohydrates are most important for:

• controlling the animal’s body temperature and transporting nutrients.
• converting food to energy and producing heat.
• developing and repairing muscle, skin, hair, and nerves.
• regulating body glands and protecting against disease.

Proteins are complex nutrients mainly used to:

• control the animal’s body temperature and transport nutrients.
• develop and repair muscles, skin, hair, and nerves.
• regulate body glands and protect against disease.
• support breathing and produce heat for body warmth.

Tanya is purchasing a commercial pellet for her guinea pigs. As she examines the feed label, she knows she is looking at a high protein concentrate because of which ingredient?

• Corn gluten
• Dried molasses meal
• Soybean oil meal
• Wheat middlings

The nutrient most important for producing enzymes and providing material for the growth of bones and teeth is:

• carbohydrates.
• fats
• minerals
• proteins