Companion animal nutritional requirements and therapeutic clinical diet selection tested on the Veterinary Technician National Exam.
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- What formula calculates Resting Energy Requirement (RER) for dogs and cats?
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RER = 70 x (body weight in kg)^0.75- What is the typical multiplier applied to RER to estimate Maintenance Energy Requirement (MER) for an average adult neutered dog?
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1.6 (MER = RER x 1.6)- Why is the domestic cat classified as an obligate carnivore?
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It requires certain nutrients found only in animal tissue and cannot meet its needs from plant sources alone- What clinical condition results from taurine deficiency in cats?
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Dilated cardiomyopathy- Which essential fatty acid must be supplied in a cat's diet because cats cannot synthesize it from linoleic acid?
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Arachidonic acid- What organization sets nutritional adequacy standards and feeding trial protocols for US pet foods?
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AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials)- On the standard 9-point body condition scoring scale, what score range is considered ideal?
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4 to 5- What two nutrients are typically restricted in a therapeutic renal diet?
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Phosphorus and protein- What type of protein is emphasized in a hepatic support diet?
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Highly digestible, moderately restricted protein- What dietary strategy helps dissolve and prevent struvite urinary stones?
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Acidifying the urine and restricting magnesium and phosphorus- Why should urine not be overly acidified in a patient prone to calcium oxalate stones?
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Excess acidification promotes calcium oxalate crystal formation- What key dietary feature helps manage feline and canine diabetes mellitus?
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Consistent, high-fiber, complex carbohydrate content to slow glucose absorption- What mineral is restricted in a therapeutic cardiac diet?
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Sodium- What are the two main characteristics of a therapeutic gastrointestinal (GI) diet?
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Highly digestible and low fat- When calculating a weight loss plan, energy needs are typically based on which body weight?
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Estimated ideal (target) body weight, not current weight
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