

Resources

Senior Dog
Epilepsy
Learn more about epilepsy and the research by Purina in partnership with the Royal Veterinary College of London.
6 min to 10 min

Obesity in Dogs and Cats: What is Wrong With Being Fat?
Obesity in dogs and cats: What is wrong with being fat?
1 min to 5 min

Nutritional Assessment
Effects of three diet history questions on the amount of information gained from a sample of pet owners in Ontario, Canada
Learn how question phrasing can impact the amount of diet-related information obtained from clients.
1 min to 5 min

Brain & Cognitive Disorders
Canine Epilepsy: Nutrition as a Powerful Adjunct Therapy
Idiopathic epilepsy is the #1 chronic neurologic condition diagnosed in dogs.
1 min to 5 min

Healthy Cognition in Aging
The Aging Brain
Similar to humans, aging in pets results in numerous metabolic, functional and physical changes in the brain.
1 min to 5 min

Feeding Management
Effects of Diet Restriction on Life Span and Age-Related Changes in Dogs
See results from the 14-Year Purina Life Span Study.
1 min to 5 min

Dermatological Disorders
Food Allergies & Food Intolerances in Pets
The terms “food allergy” and “food intolerance” are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same. How do they compare, and how are they diagnosed and managed?
6 min to 10 min

Feeding Philosophies
Gluten in Pet Food
Gluten-free diets are increasingly popular in human nutrition and this in turn can influence pet food decisions. What exactly is gluten and why is it found in pet food?
6 min to 10 min

Nutrients
Vitamins in Pet Food
Vitamins are important nutrients for pets and people. What are their functions, and should pets be given vitamin supplements?
6 min to 10 min
Renal & Urinary Disorders
CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE IN CATS: Nutritional Management
Nutritional interventions tailored to the individual cat with CKD can play a key role in slowing disease progression, reducing signs of uremia, addressing homeostatic changes resulting from CKD, and improving quality of life as well as life span.
20+ minutes

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.
20+ minutes

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?
6 min to 10 min