

Resources

Senior Cat
Feeding Senior Cats
In this brief video, Raj Naik, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition), shares an overview of nutritional strategies for mature and geriatric cats.
1 min to 5 min

Puppy
Large Breed Puppies: Excessive Calcium Is Detrimental to Healthy Bone Development
In this brief video, Raj Naik, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition), shares the reasons why feeding large breed puppies the right amount of calcium in their diets is essential.
1 min to 5 min

Pancreatic Disorders
Chronic Pancreatitis in Dogs
In this brief video, Raj Naik, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition), summarizes why dietary fat reduction is often needed long-term, and what veterinary professionals should consider when choosing the right food.
1 min to 5 min

Excess Body Weight
The Role of Diet in Managing Excess Weight
In this brief video, Michael (Mike) T. Robbins, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition), explains why a tailored nutritional approach is required to help overweight or obese pets lose weight.
1 min to 5 min

Microbiome
Managing the Gut Microbiome
In this brief video, Michael (Mike) T. Robbins, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition), dives into managing the gut microbiome, including how diet, fiber, and probiotics can make a big difference in supporting your patients’ gut health and overall well-being.
1 min to 5 min

Hydration
Hydration in Pets
In this brief video, Dr. Michael (Mike) T. Robbins, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition), discusses the importance of hydration in pets, and provides tips to help your clients keep their pets well-hydrated.
1 min to 5 min

Healthy Cognition in Aging
Understanding Mild Age-Related Cognitive Decline in Dogs and the Role of Diet
In this brief video, Michael (Mike) T. Robbins, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition) breaks down how nutrition, including medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), can help manage mild cognitive decline in aging dogs.
1 min to 5 min
Feeding Management
Volume 6: Feeding Behavior and Appetite Management
Learn about ways food preferences can develop, strategies to improve appetite in hospitalized patients, and how behavioral medicine can influence food consumption in dogs and cats at home.
16 min to 20 min
Treats & Supplements
Understanding Probiotics And Their Impact On Pet Health
Probiotics have a multitude of uses in veterinary medicine, including for healthy digestion, immune function, and anxious behaviors.
16 min to 20 min

Gastrointestinal Disorders
Changing Paradigms in Diarrhea Management: A Panel Discussion
In this adaptation of the Purina Institute Microbiome Forum Round Table 2024, learn from an expert panel why the focus should be avoiding antibiotics in acute diarrhea, how to manage cases, especially with diet, and how to effectively communicate these shifts in management.
6 min to 10 min

Choosing a Pet Food
The Nutritional Value of Dry Pet Food
Manufacturing dry pet food is a science that has been studied extensively to safely produce complete and balanced diets that have all the nutrients that pets need to thrive. Understanding the production methods and benefits of dry kibble can help improve communication with owners about commercial pet food.
6 min to 10 min
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Demystifying Adverse Food Reactions: A Panel Discussion
Learn more about elimination diet trials for pets with suspected adverse food reactions and how to address challenges pet owners may face during a dietary trial in this discussion featuring veterinary dermatologist, Dr. Domenico Santoro, and internal medicine specialist, Dr. Frédéric Gaschen.
6 min to 10 min