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