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Helpful information about the unique nutritional needs of dogs and cats with certain lifestyles or health challenges.

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A Novel Approach to Managing Allergies to Cats - Mechanism of Action

Cat Allergen Management

A Novel Approach to Managing Allergies to Cats - Mechanism of Action

How a novel nutritional approach can help manage cat allergens, allowing allergic cat owners to spend more quality time with their cats.​

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1 min to 5 min

Hydration in Pets

Hydration

Hydration in Pets

Water is vital to health. How much water should pets drink, are there differences between cats and dogs, and how can pets be encouraged to drink?

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6 min to 10 min

Hydration in Pets

Hydration

Hydration in Pets

The water needs of pets should not be overlooked.

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1 min to 5 min

Managing Cat Allergens

Cat Allergen Management

Managing Cat Allergens

A nutritional approach can neutralize the major cat allergen (Fel d 1) in a cat’s saliva, before it spreads to the environment.

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1 min to 5 min

Understanding Mild Age-Related Cognitive Decline in Dogs and the Role of Diet

Healthy Cognition in Aging

Understanding Mild Age-Related Cognitive Decline in Dogs and the Role of Diet

Tailored nutrition may help slow the progression and manage the signs of mild age-related cognitive decline in dogs.

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1 min to 5 min

A Transformational Approach to Managing Cat Allergens

Cat Allergen Management

A Transformational Approach to Managing Cat Allergens

Learn about a breakthrough discovery and a transformational nutritional approach to managing the major cat allergen – helping to keep allergic cat owners and their cats together! ​

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1 min to 5 min

HYDRATION IN PETS: Strategies To Manage Water Balance In Cats And Dogs

Hydration

HYDRATION IN PETS: Strategies To Manage Water Balance In Cats And Dogs

Water is an essential nutrient and is considered the nutrient most critical for survival. Losses in body water of just 10-15% can cause death, with animals able to tolerate much higher fat or protein losses.

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20+ minutes

A Transformational Approach to Managing Fel d 1, the Major Cat Allergen

Cat Allergen Management

A Transformational Approach to Managing Fel d 1, the Major Cat Allergen

Learn about human allergies to Fel d 1, the major cat allergen, and how a dietary intervention for the cat can help reduce Fel d 1 and improve allergy management.

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20+ minutes

Feeding for Success: Tips for Successful Weight Management

Excess Body Weight

Feeding for Success: Tips for Successful Weight Management

Share these tips with pet owners to help keep them engaged and motivated during their pet's weight loss program.

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1 min to 5 min

Managing Feline Struvite and Calcium Oxalate Urolithiasis

Lower Urinary Tract Health, Renal & Urinary Disorders

Managing Feline Struvite and Calcium Oxalate Urolithiasis

The most common uroliths in cats are composed of struvite and calcium oxalate. Andy Sparkes, BVetMed, PhD, Dipl ECVIM, MANZCVS, MRCVS, reviews common approaches to managing uroliths and strategies for reducing their recurrence. 

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1 min to 5 min

A Multimodal Approach to Feline Idiopathic Cystitis

Lower Urinary Tract Health, Renal & Urinary Disorders

A Multimodal Approach to Feline Idiopathic Cystitis

Andy Sparkes, BVetMed, PhD, Dipl ECVIM, MANZCVS, MRCVS, explains why nutrition and hydration strategies are necessary components of multimodal management of cats with feline idiopathic cystitis. 

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1 min to 5 min

Strategies for Enhancing Feline Hydration

Hydration, Renal & Urinary Disorders

Strategies for Enhancing Feline Hydration

Increased water intake can benefit all cats, but especially those with renal and urinary tract conditions. Discover what strategies can be used to encourage greater water intake and how to tell if they are successful. 

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1 min to 5 min