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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

The Purina Body Condition System

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.​

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1 min to 5 min

Definitions of Key Terms Regarding Commercial Pet Foods

Choosing a Pet Food

Definitions of Key Terms Regarding Commercial Pet Foods

This glossary defines the key phrases used to describe commercial pet foods and explains the roles of two important associations.​

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1 min to 5 min

Why Is Taurine Considered an Essential Nutrient for Cats?

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.

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1 min to 5 min

Feeding Kittens

Kitten

Feeding Kittens

Kittens should be fed to achieve normal growth and a lean, healthy body condition.

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1 min to 5 min

Large Breed Puppies: Rapid Growth Is Not Optimal Growth

Puppy

Large Breed Puppies: Rapid Growth Is Not Optimal Growth

Controlling the growth rate of large and giant breed puppies is critical for their long-term skeletal health.

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1 min to 5 min

Large Breed Puppies: Excessive Calcium Is Detrimental to Healthy Bone Development

Puppy

Large Breed Puppies: Excessive Calcium Is Detrimental to Healthy Bone Development

Intake of the correct amount of calcium is key in large breed puppies.

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1 min to 5 min

Puppy Growth Rates

Puppy

Puppy Growth Rates

Breed size affects the growth rate of puppies.

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1 min to 5 min

Managing the Gut Microbiome

Microbiome

Managing the Gut Microbiome

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

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1 min to 5 min

Amino Acid-Based Enteral Diets For Canine Adverse Food Reactions and Gastrointestinal Disease

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Amino Acid-Based Enteral Diets For Canine Adverse Food Reactions and Gastrointestinal Disease

Learn about the history, uses, and benefits of amino acid-based enteral diets.

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20+ minutes

Benefits of Synthetic Ingredients in Commercial Pet Foods

Ingredients in Pet Food

Benefits of Synthetic Ingredients in Commercial Pet Foods

Similar to human foods, ingredients used in pet foods come from a number of sources. Many are obtained directly from animal or plant raw materials, but they can also be manufactured (or synthesized) and are referred to as ‘synthetic’ ingredients. What types of synthetic ingredients are used in pet foods and what is their role?

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6 min to 10 min

Antioxidants in Pet Foods

Nutrients

Antioxidants in Pet Foods

Dietary antioxidants support pet health and help preserve the nutritional quality of pet food. Learn more about the important ways that antioxidants contribute to better, longer lives for pets.

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6 min to 10 min