Obligate carnivores are animals (such as cats) that require nutrients only found in animal flesh, and are unable to break down plant matter. Even herbivorous (plant-eating) animals such as rabbits are heterotrophs, as they consume plants, which are organic. Nutrients provide an organism with both energy and material from which new cells can be made. They include vital substances such as proteins, minerals, carbohydrates and vitamins. On this page you’ll find facts on carnivores, omnivores and herbivores, plus many examples …
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Therefore, some non-protein-containing sources, such as urea, can be included in the crude protein content. Pet food labels, however, print nutrient content on an “as-fed” basis, which includes water content. This can lead to confusion on the part of consumers, since canned pet food usually contains around 75% moisture, and dry pet food contains about 10% moisture. This is why herds with older matriarchs have higher rates of survival. In times of drought, she can remember where even the rarest …