Transcription of Your Cat's Nutritional Needs
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YOUR CAT SNUTRITIONAL NEEDSA Science-Based Guide For Pet Owners37491_Cat_P01_16 07/24/06 4:53 PM Page 1 Storage and ProcessingThe stomach acts as a temporary storage and processingfacility before emptying its contents into the small intes-tine. Early stages of digestion take place in the stomach,where pepsin and lipase aid in digesting protein and DIGESTIVE TRACTCOMMITTEE ON NUTRIENT REQUIREMENTS OF DOGS AND CATSDONALD C. BEITZ, Chair, Iowa State University JOHN E. BAUER, Texas A&M University KEITH C. BEHNKE, Kansas State University DAVID A.
length of their long intestines limits their ability to ferment fibers that are found in many carbohydrates. TIDBIT Severe illness or trauma may increase a cat’s energy needs. Whenever your cat becomes ill, please consult with your veterinarian or cat nutritionist about your cat’s changed nutritional needs. 37491_Cat_P01_16 07/24/06 4:53 PM ...
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