

Resources

Gastrointestinal Disorders
Feline Chronic Gastroenteropathy
Nutritional interventions are an important part of the management of cats with chronic gastroenteropathy.
6 min to 10 min

Nutritional Assessment
Taking a Good Diet History
The only way to know what each patient really eats is to ask ꟷ and document the information in the medical record.
1 min to 5 min

Choosing a Pet Food
What Is the Difference Between Dry, Semi-Moist and Wet Pet Foods?
Commercial pet foods are available in different forms, each providing different features and benefits for owners and pets.
1 min to 5 min

Gastrointestinal Disorders
Canine Acute Gastroenteritis / Gastroenteropathy
Short-term diet modification is an important part of any treatment plan for acute gastroenteropathy.
1 min to 5 min

Body Condition Assessment
The Purina Body Condition System
The Purina Body Condition System is an easy and practical tool for assessing a pet's body composition.
1 min to 5 min

Nutrients
Why Is Taurine Considered an Essential Nutrient for Cats?
Cats need to obtain adequate taurine from food, which makes this amino acid an essential one.
1 min to 5 min

Cardiovascular Disorders
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) in Cats
Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) caused by taurine deficiency in cats was once a common diagnosis for feline heart disease. Today, DCM accounts for less than 10% of feline heart disease. Good nutrition plays many roles in heart health.
1 min to 5 min

Abnormal Body Condition
Sarcopenia in Dogs and Cats
Sarcopenia is the age-related loss of lean body mass that occurs unrelated to disease. Targeted nutrition may help delay some changes in body weight and body composition of older pets.
1 min to 5 min

Hepatic Disorders
Canine Chronic Hepatitis
Diet plays a key role in the management of canine chronic hepatitis.
1 min to 5 min

Cardiovascular Disorders
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) in Cats
Cats with heart disease often appear healthy until their heart is failing. Once diagnosed with heart failure, nutritional modifications can help support heart health.
1 min to 5 min

Brain & Cognitive Disorders
Tips for Easing Your Dog's Fear of Fireworks
If your dog is afraid of fireworks, you can help ease the fear.
1 min to 5 min

Brain & Cognitive Disorders
How to Cope with Puppy Separation Anxiety
Here are several tips to help ease your puppy’s anxiety when left alone.
1 min to 5 min