The slowing of basal metabolic rate naturally occurs with aging.  What it the primary reason for this? 

What percentage of energy sustained from work comes from fat?

Limiting food intake of nursing females during weaning will help slow milk production. 

Sprint racing dogs need more _______________ in their diets to maintain energy for work. 

What is the first milk called and what two things does it provide for newborns?

Dam’s will consume ____________ times her maintenance energy during lactation. 

Cats do not adapt well to feeding schedules.  

Taurine can influence conception rate and birthrate in cats. 

A breeding female cat (queen) should be fed what level of protein during a reproductive cycle?

Why is quality of food and energy density so important when selecting a diet for  a growing animal?