Time For a Refresh!

Before your begin the Gold Paw certification, take a few minutes to review the answers to the Silver Paw quizzes, found below. This will help refresh your memory about the concepts found in those modules, which will be built upon in the Gold Paw certification.

MODULE 1: VITAMINS

  1. What does AAFCO stand for?
    American Association of Feed Control Officials
    American Association of Food Control Officers
    Association of American Feed Control Officials
    Association of America for Control Officials

  2. How many essential vitamins does your pet need?
    11
    8
    13
    15
    9

  3. Pets need vitamin adjustments during different life stages.
    True
    False

  4. Vaccines do not impact your pets need for vitamins.
    True
    False

  5. What is avitaminosis?
    When vitamins are increased and the pet is healthy and thriving.
    When vitamins are lacking and health problems ensue.
    When vitamins are lacking but the pet can correct the issue on their own.

  6. How many groups are vitamins divided into?
    1
    2
    3
    4
    6

  7. A vitamin is liposoluable if it is...
    Water-soluable
    Fat-soluable
    Enzyme-soluable

MODULE 2: MINERALS

  1. Excess minerals can negatively affect metabolism.
    True
    False

  2. Small quantity minerals are not as crucial as large quantity minerals.
    True
    False

  3. Trace minerals include: calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, potassium, sulphur, and chloride.
    True
    False

  4. What are chelated minerals?
    Minerals that are not absorbed into the body.
    Minerals that have negative impacts on joints.
    Minerals that are easily absorbed in the body.
    Minerals that cause deficiencies to the heart and digestive system.

  5. Chelated minerals are:
    Zinc proteinate
    Manganese proteinate
    Copper proteinate
    Iron proteinate
    None of the above
    All of the above

  6. Macroelements are minerals that are important in large quantities.
    True
    False

  7. Sardine, pork, lentils, molasses, potato, sweet potato, and parsnip are examples of which macroelement?
    Sodium
    Magnesium
    Potassium
    Copper

  8. Table salt, seaweed, canned salmon, cod, herring and haddock are examples of which trace element?
    Selenium
    Iodine
    Iron
    Zinc

MODULE 3: PROTEIN, FATS AND OILS

  1. Meat meal and meat by-product meal are essentially the same ingredient.
    False, meat by-product is dehydrated protein.
    False, meat meal is a more concentrated form of protein derived from only flesh and skin.
    False, meat meal and meat by-product are both unhealthy protein sources.

  2. Fish by-product meal contains more protein than fish meal.
    True
    False

  3. Egg powder breakdown consists of 50% proteins and 27% fat.
    True
    False

  4. Egg powder consists of dehydrated eggs, including shells.
    True
    False

  5. Chicken fat is highly digestible and provides ______ as many calories as protein.
    Three times
    Two times
    Four times
    Six times

  6. Omega-3 and omega-6 has been shown to be beneficial for healthy skin and joints.
    True
    False

  7. Chicken Liver is a protein and fat-rich food source for:
    Dogs
    Cats
    Both
    Neither

MODULE 4: RECOMMENDED FOODS

  1. Pumpkin is a great source of vitamin B12.
    True
    False

  2. Recommended dairy proteins that are beneficial for pets are...
    Yogurt
    Milk
    Cheese
    Almond milk
    Eggs
    Soy milk

  3. Red beans, brown lentils, pinto beans, white beans, small white beans, lima beans and chickpeas are examples of what?
    Good carbohydrates
    Good proteins
    Good fibres
    Good fats

  4. Vegetables provide many healthy nutrients to pets.
    True
    False

  5. Which of the following are recommended vegetables for pets?
    Zucchini
    Eggplant
    Turnip
    Red pepper

  6. Which of the following are recommended animal proteins that can be served raw?
    Pork
    Lamb
    Beef
    Veal
    Venison

  7. Liver and hearts can be great treat or snack options for a pet.
    True
    False