

Resources

Feeding Philosophies
Raw Meat-Based Diets: Current Evidence Regarding Benefits and Risks by Beth A. Hamper, DVM, PhD, DACVN
Are raw meat-based diets a suitable option for pets?
11 min to 15 min

Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment
Determining a Client’s Nutritional "Readiness to Change"
Understanding the stages of change can help you identify the right solution at the right time.
1 min to 5 min

Nutrition Conversation Tips
Creating Collaborative Care Through Nutrition Conversations Webinar
To help you have nutrition conversations that build client trust, the Purina Institute invites you to watch this free webinar.
20+ minutes

Feeding Philosophies
Raw Food Diets
Raw food diets are popular with pet owners but the nutritional benefits are unproven, and most are unaware of the health risks that raw food can pose to pets — and people.
6 min to 10 min
Brain & Cognitive Disorders
Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome
Multimodal strategies that include targeted nutrition may help manage signs and slow progression of cognitive dysfunction syndrome in dogs.
1 min to 5 min

Adult Dog
How Do I Choose a Healthy Dog Food?
Here are several factors to consider when you are choosing a food for your dog.
1 min to 5 min

Puppy
Feeding Large and Giant Breed Puppies
Large and giant breed puppies should be fed to maintain a steady growth rate and a lean, healthy body condition.
1 min to 5 min

Puppy
Feeding Small and Toy Breed Puppies
Small and toy breed puppies should be fed small, frequent meals and fed to a lean, healthy body condition.
1 min to 5 min

Senior Cat
Feeding Senior Cats
Nutrition tailored to the unique needs of senior cats can help them live longer, healthier lives.
1 min to 5 min

Excess Body 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

Lower Urinary Tract Health
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Health: The Role of Diet
Nutrition plays a role in the maintenance of feline lower urinary tract health.
1 min to 5 min

Highly Active and Working Dogs
Nutrition for Active, Working and Sporting Dogs
Nutrition can play a key role in supporting the performance of highly active, working and sporting dogs.
1 min to 5 min