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

Pets who are finicky, fussy or not interested in food can be a challenge.

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.

Read about the strategies, including nutrition, Bryan Torres, DVM, PhD, DACVS-SA, DACVSMR utilizes early in osteoarthritis management.

Encouraging picky cats to eat can be frustrating for veterinary health care providers and pet owners alike. Managing medical conditions and stress and implementing strategies to improve food intake can help finicky felines meet their energy and nutrient needs. These strategies apply to hospitalized cats and cats in a home environment.

Osteoarthritis is the most common chronic joint disorder in dogs and cats. Nutrition as a part of a multimodal management approach may help improve quality of life for pets with joint disease and may also be beneficial in supporting joint health in well pets.

Tailored nutrition may help slow the progression and manage the signs of mild age-related cognitive decline in dogs.

Nutrition can play a key role in the management of osteoarthritis in dogs.

Diet may play a role in hip dysplasia and in management of secondary osteoarthritis.