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FOCUSED NUTRITION

 

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

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    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.

    20+ minutes

  • More Than a Meal: Putting Purina's Microbiome Science into Practice

    Decades of research into the microbiome and nutritional interventions such as prebiotics and probiotics reveals how diet influences the gut microbiome and ultimately contributes to pet health.​

    20+ minutes

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    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?

    6 min to 10 min

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    Managing the Gut Microbiome

    Diet, a controllable factor that influences the gut microbiome, offers a daily opportunity to contribute to gut health.

    1 min to 5 min

  • The Role of Diet in Managing Excess Weight

    The Role of Diet in Managing Excess Weight

    A tailored nutritional approach can help overweight or obese pets lose weight.

    1 min to 5 min

  • Hydration in Pets

    Hydration in Pets

    The water needs of pets should not be overlooked.

    1 min to 5 min

  • Feeding Pets for Weight Loss

    Up to 63% of pet cats and 59.3% of pet dogs are overweight or obese, and this condition is linked with serious health risks. However, many pet owners do not recognize their dog or cat is overweight or how nutrition can help manage healthy weight–and a healthier life—for their pet.

    6 min to 10 min