Which nutrient is considered the most important for sustaining life? 

An excess of this in the diet is associated with struvite uroliths and flaccid paralysis.

 Consider this scenario: An outbreak of Salmonella has been traced to a facility that manufactures several brands of dog food. These contaminated products will be recalled through a mandate by the

Which of the following is a reliable indicator of pet food quality?

A 2 year old canine called Sammy comes in because he has a low appetite and he is not eating. Dr. A wants something from the GHS class. Which appetite stimulant is Dr. A prescribing?

Essential fatty acids, including linoleic acid, are required in the diets of dogs and cats.

If a patient is 12%–15% dehydrated, which characteristics would you expect to see?

What is the 25% rule in naming pet food?

Fiber is often a component of dog or cat foods and

This vitamin can be synthesized from tryptophan in dogs, making it non essential. A deficiency of this can cause black tongue disease in dogs.