Across
- 3. the chemical reactions that occur within the body, usually obtained by the digestion of food
- 5. the recommended type of feeding that restricts how much the animal eats
- 6. the most important macronutrient in cats
- 8. the life stage where the dam may require up to 6 litres of water a day
- 10. the essential amino acid that cats need in their diet
- 11. the type of vitamin B that is needed to produce DNA and to mature red blood cells
- 12. the technical name for a vitamin deficiency
- 13. the type of energy requirement which takes into account exercise, digestion and absorption
- 14. the international association that sets out nutritional guidelines
- 15. Bedlington Terriers are predisposed to a hereditary disorder that leads to a build up of this in the liver
- 16. used to describe pet food ingredients where nothing has been added and only been physically processed
- 17. the food with the highest biological value
Down
- 1. the enzyme that breaks down proteins into smaller molecules
- 2. a diet in which all nutritional requirements are met
- 4. the nutrient that needs to be carefully controlled for growing animals to prevent developmental disorders
- 6. the mineral needed for muscle and nerve function and to maintain fluid balance
- 7. an animal that only eats meat
- 9. the technical name for a simple sugar e.g. glucose
- 14. the most important nutrient to all animals