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Veterinary Technician

Category - Animal Care

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"Cyrano" is an anorexic cat that must be fed a liquid diet via a nasal gastric tube. How many Kcal/kg per day would "Cyrano" require?

600 kcal/kg of body weight per day
160 kcal/kg of body weight per day
240 kcal /kg of body weight per day
40 kcal/kg of body weight per day

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Answer: D - Cats on a liquid diet need 40 kcal/kg of nutrient dense solution in order to meet their nutrient requirements. This volume should be divided into multiple feedings.

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