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Body Condition System Progress Chart Dog

Body Condition Assessment

Body Condition System Progress Chart Dog

The Progress Chart should be used with the Canine Body Condition System Sheet to help track a pet’s weight loss or gain.

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1 min to 5 min

DISHAA Assessment Tool

Cognition Assessment

DISHAA Assessment Tool

A useful tool to monitor cognitive function in dogs.​

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1 min to 5 min

Purina Fecal Scoring Chart

Fecal Scoring Assessment

Purina Fecal Scoring Chart

The Purina Fecal Scoring Chart is a practical, easy-to-use tool that can help clients describe their pets’ stools.

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1 min to 5 min

Distinguishing Characteristics of Small and Large Bowel Diarrhea Chart

Fecal Scoring Assessment

Distinguishing Characteristics of Small and Large Bowel Diarrhea Chart

A practical, easy-to-use chart that helps localize diarrhea to the small or large intestine.

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1 min to 5 min

Protein and Senior Pets

Nutrients

Protein and Senior Pets

Protein is a key nutrient for dogs and cats and a source of amino acids, the 'building blocks' used to build new proteins in the body. Irrespective of the pet’s age, protein plays many important roles in the body.

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6 min to 10 min

Protein in Food Allergies

Nutrients

Protein in Food Allergies

Food allergies are not common in dogs and cats, but pet owners often believe that a pet’s skin or intestinal symptoms are allergic reactions to specific food ingredients.

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6 min to 10 min

Salt in Pet Food

Ingredients in Pet Food

Salt in Pet Food

Salt is an important component in pet foods and is involved in a number of critical functions in the body. With recommendations to restrict salt intake in people, does the same apply to pets?

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6 min to 10 min

Fats in Pet Food

Nutrients

Fats in Pet Food

Fat is an important nutrient for pets. What is its function, and are there differences in the fat requirements of pets and people?

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6 min to 10 min

Soy in Pet Foods

Ingredients in Pet Food

Soy in Pet Foods

Soy can provide nutritional advantages for pets, but pet owners often question the quality and health impacts of this ingredient.

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6 min to 10 min

Sugar in Pet Foods

Ingredients in Pet Food

Sugar in Pet Foods

The small amounts of sugar in pet foods have important functions, but pet owners often view sugar as an ingredient that only adds calories and causes obesity or diabetes.

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6 min to 10 min

Toxic Foods for Dogs and Cats

Feeding Management

Toxic Foods for Dogs and Cats

Many common food items found in kitchens are potentially harmful to dogs and cats.

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1 min to 5 min

Considerations for Feeding Gluten-Free Diets to Pets

Feeding Philosophies

Considerations for Feeding Gluten-Free Diets to Pets

Following the human nutrition trend, gluten-free foods are becoming increasingly popular for pets.

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1 min to 5 min