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Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 16mins
Cy tried several different varieties of commercial food for his rabbits. After several attempts to come up with the most nutritious feed, he determines that:
all feed is the same regardless of the ingredients.
animals are not selective in the kind of feed they will eat.
good feed products are only good if the animal eats them.
the more costly a feed product, the more the animal eats it.
Water is considered the most important nutrient because:
bone joints are lubricated with water.
protein is its major component.
water converts food to energy and produces heat.
water makes up 55 to 65% of the animal's body.
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.
Joey adjusts his fish feed program according to the water temperature. As the water warms, the fish require:
less feed because the fish eats less.
more feed because the fish eat more.
no feed because the fish do not eat in warm water.
the same amount of feed regardless of water temperature.
Fats aid in absorbing fat-soluble vitamins and have 2.25 times more energy than:
calcium.
carbohydrates.
minerals.
vitamins.
Which is needed the least to meet the nutritional needs of small animals?
Carbohydrates
Protein
Sugar
Water
Martha has a dog and cat. Her feeding program is designed:
so that both animals do not receive any protein.
so that both animals receive the same amount of protein.
to give the cat double the protein that the dog receives.
to give the dog double the protein that the cat receives.
The nutrient most important for producing enzymes and providing material for the growth of bones and teeth is:
carbohydrates.
fats.
minerals.
proteins.
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.
Sherry's Doberman pinscher has just had puppies. Sherry decides to switch the dog to lactation ration which will supply more:
calcium, phosphorus, and protein.
carbohydrates, fats, and minerals.
protein, minerals, and vitamins.
protein, carbohydrates, and fats.
April has an older golden retriever who currently is about the right weight. To avoid extra weight gain or loss, which ration will work best?
Growth
Lactation
Maintenance
Reproduction
Susan has a six-week-old Labrador retriever. She chooses a growth ration for her pet in order to meet the animal's need for:
calcium and fats.
carbohydrates and phosphorus.
energy and protein.
minerals and vitamins.
Which is most true of vitamins?
Contains twice the energy of fats
Needed in very large amounts
Needed in very small amounts
Regulate body temperature
Harry has four new puppies and six older dogs. His feeding program will be:
changed so the puppies get less protein.
changed so the puppies get more protein.
the same for dogs and puppies.
the same protein for dogs and puppies, but different for carbohydrates.
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.
When animals do not receive enough water, one of the first signs is:
bright eyes.
glossy hair coat.
increased weight gain.
overheating.
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.
Why is Silas careful to use a ration for his rabbits that is balanced and palatable?
Balanced rations are all the same.
Nutrients are of no value if the source is not digestible and eaten.
Palatable rations can be eaten without water.
Rabbits need soft food mixed in to digest commercial pellets.
Which is most true of vitamins in the small animal's diet?
Needed in very large amounts
Needed in very small amounts
Provide most of the energy needed
Regulate body temperature of small animals
Which is the most common symptom for all types of nutrient deficiencies in small animals?
Extra energy
Increased feed efficiency
Shiny hair coat
Slow growth
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.
Caroline is trying to avoid feeding too much roughage to her pet rabbit. Which feed ingredient should she most limit in the animal’s diet to accomplish her goal?
Commercial pellets
Corn gluten
Lettuce
Wheat middlings
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
Ginger wants to feed her growing rabbits a high-energy feed. When she examines the feed label of the concentrated pellets, she finds which ingredient that indicates the pellets are high-energy?
Corn gluten
Cottonseed oil meal
Soybean oil meal
Sunflower meal
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.
Hector keeps mice in addition to his pet boa constrictor because reptiles:
become bored without animals to chase.
get lonely in captivity.
need body warmth that mice provide.
prefer an animal food source.
Carol set her aquarium up as a breeding tank. Therefore, she adjusts the feeding program to:
increase the amount of protein, minerals, and vitamins.
limit the amount of proteins, minerals, and vitamins to what is already in the water.
provide only protein to the fish's diet.
remove all protein from the fish's diet.
Seth's Doberman pinscher just gave birth to four puppies. Which elements should he ensure are included in her lactation ration?
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
An animal showing signs of carbohydrate deficiency will most likely:
become extremely excited.
have a loss of body heat and energy.
have an increase of body heat and energy.
show signs of increased energy.
Which symptom is common to almost all nutrient deficiencies and therefore hard to isolate to one deficiency?
Anemia
Muscle tremors
Rickets
Slow growth
Kim found a bargain at the local pet store on cat food. However, when she got the food home and presented it to her cat, the cat refused to eat it. What is the most likely cause?
Not canned food
Not palatable
Too much animal ingredient
Too high protein content
