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Transforming Heart Health

Cardiovascular Disorders

Transforming Heart Health

A novel dietary intervention for dogs with early stage myxomatous mitral valve disease

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20+ minutes

Carbohydrates in Pet Food

Nutrients

Carbohydrates in Pet Food

Dietary carbohydrates in pet food help meet the pet’s physiological need for glucose. However, due to the ancestral origins of dogs and cats, some owners may question whether carbohydrates should be a part of their pets’ diet.

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6 min to 10 min

Essential Fatty Acids in Pet Food

Nutrients

Essential Fatty Acids in Pet Food

Pets obtain essential fatty acids from their diet. What are these fatty acids, and how do they support pet health?

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6 min to 10 min

Feeding Guidelines on Pet Food Labels

Feeding Management, Pet Food Labels

Feeding Guidelines on Pet Food Labels

Feeding guidelines are designed to help owners determine the quantity of food to feed their pets to ensure an optimal body condition, but owners may be unsure how to use them.

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6 min to 10 min

Maintaining Healthy Weight

Body Condition Assessment

Maintaining Healthy Weight

Maintaining a healthy weight in pets provides many health advantages, but many pet owners are uncertain about how to manage their pet’s weight.

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6 min to 10 min

Minerals in Pet Foods

Nutrients

Minerals in Pet Foods

Minerals are one of six nutrient groups in pet food that dogs and cats need for optimal health. Learn more about the minerals that contribute to healthy body function.

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6 min to 10 min

Nutrition and Heart Health

Heart Health

Nutrition and Heart Health

The heart is a vital organ that relies on specific nutrients and a continuous supply of energy to support and maintain a regular rate and rhythm, yet the role of nutrition in pets’ cardiac health is often overlooked.

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6 min to 10 min

Nutrition and Urinary Tract Health in Cats

Lower Urinary Tract Health

Nutrition and Urinary Tract Health in Cats

Feline lower urinary tract diseases (FLUTDs) have a multi-factorial etiology. Diet can play an important role as part of the overall management.

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6 min to 10 min

Prebiotics

Ingredients in Pet Food

Prebiotics

Purina was the first to use prebiotics in pet food and is a leader in the field. What are the benefits of prebiotics to pets?

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6 min to 10 min

The Source of Protein and Protein Quality

Nutrients

The Source of Protein and Protein Quality

Protein is an essential nutrient that can be provided by both plant and animal sources. Are there differences between plant and animal proteins and what is considered a good quality protein?

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6 min to 10 min

ACVIM Classification of Heart Disease and Heart Failure in Dogs with MMVD

Cardiovascular Disorders

ACVIM Classification of Heart Disease and Heart Failure in Dogs with MMVD

View a short video about the ACVIM classification of heart disease.

Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease

Cardiovascular Conditions

Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease

Read about the science behind a novel nutritional intervention for dogs with early stage MMVD.

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6 min to 10 min