Fat Requirements
Chapter 11. Fat Requirements FAT AS AN ENERGY SOURCE The dietary fat requirement of dogs and cats depends on the animal’s need for energy (calories) and for essential fatty acids…
Carbohydrate Metabolism
Chapter 10. Carbohydrate Metabolism All animals have a metabolic requirement for glucose. This requirement can be supplied either through endogenous synthesis or from dietary sources of carbohydrate. Gluconeogenic pathways in…
Energy Balance
Chapter 9. Energy Balance All animals must meet their bodies’ energy needs. Energy balance is achieved when energy expenditure is equal to energy intake, resulting in minimal changes in the…
Energy and Water
Chapter 1. Energy and Water Like all living animals, dogs and cats require a balanced diet to grow normally and maintain health once they are mature. Nutrients are components in…
Carbohydrates
Chapter 2. Carbohydrates Carbohydrates are the major energy-containing constituents of plants, making up between 60% and 90% of dry-matter (DM) weight. This class of nutrients comprises the elements carbon, hydrogen,…
