Nutrition Review

3. We can add "good" bacteria back into a pet's system by adding these - .
4. This is the Royal Canin version of Hill's l/d.
7. This mineral must be present in the right ratio with phosphorus in growth formulas.
8. The i in i/d.
10. Something that has been broken down into parts so small that the body doesn't recognize them.
13. The term Hill's uses for senior pets.
15. The Ox in S+Ox Shield.
17. Most urinary diets are designed to ensure this kind of crystal or stone (common to kitties and basic urine pH) does not form.
19. These destroy those things that damage cells.
21. When something is not made by the body and must be added in (usually in the diet).
23. Depending on it's form, this carbohydrate can either slow down or speed up movement of food through the digestive tract.
24. A food that is mostly used by the body (with little waste) is said to be highly - .
25. The immune system's first line of defense (2 words).
27. Things that damage cells and cause illness (2 words).
28. Dogs and cats prone to arthritis and orthopedic issues would benefit from Mobility, JM, or j/d which stands for (2 words).
29. Pets with environmental allergies are said to suffer from this -

1. The y in y/d comes from this disease, common to older cats.
2. This diet claims to see weight loss in 88% of the pets who eat it.
5. The supplement used to keep joints healthy.
6. Diets in this category are designed to address specific nutritional needs (pets with known illnesses).
9. A protein that a pet hasn't eaten before
11. The most common types of EFA's in pet diets are type 3 and 6.
12. These create a healthy gut environment.
14. These diets are formulated for dogs >55lb (2 words).
16. The A in a/d
18. The EN in Purina's EN diet is short for this.
20. This weight loss diet is named after the feeling of fullness it gives.
22. Food is said to have good _______ when it is tasty to pets.
26. Tryptophan, the naturel enzyme found in turkey is in this diet to help decrease anxiety.