Unconventional Diets
Vitamins, minerals
The most common nutrient deficiencies in unconventional diets are __________ & __________
True
True or false: dietary hyperthyroidism will be resolved if the inciting diet is discontinued
True
True or false: taurine is not an essential amino acid for dogs
Boutique, exotic ingredients, grain-free
What does "BEG" stand for?
Cystine, methionine
__________ & ___________ are precursors for taurine in dogs
Dietary hyperthyroidism
___________________ is likely caused by secondary consumption of thyroid tissue (also seen in dogs fed certain jerky treats)
DCM
BEG diets are associated with __________ in dogs
Taurine
Diet-related DCM may be caused by a _______________ deficiency
Unconventional
Home-prepared, raw, vegetarian/vegan, and BEG diets are considered to be ________________ diets
Soy, nuts, seeds, legumes
Name 4 protein sources in vegan diets
Eggs, dairy, soy, legumes
Name 4 protein sources in vegetarian diets
Vegetarian
Royal Canin HP is a ______________ diet