Hydration
Water is vital to health. How much water should pets drink, are there differences between cats and dogs, and how can pets be encouraged to drink?
6 min to 10 min
Treats & Supplements
Probiotics offer many benefits, but with so many options available, pet owners may not know how to select the best quality and most appropriate one for their pet's needs
6 min to 10 min
Treats & Supplements
Probiotics are a nutritional intervention that may help manage pet health issues from gastrointestinal tract and beyond.
1 min to 5 min
Treats & Supplements
Excessive treating can increase the pet’s risk of becoming overweight.
1 min to 5 min
Treats & Supplements
Probiotic taxonomy can seem daunting to veterinary health care teams and pet owners alike. Understanding taxonomic changes, or changes to the genus and/or species name of a probiotic, can help improve communication with owners about supplements.
6 min to 10 min
Treats & Supplements
Pet supplements are increasingly popular as owners become more aware of the potential benefits.
1 min to 5 min
Treats & Supplements
Learn about supplements for pets: what they are, indications for use, and how to choose them.
6 min to 10 min
Treats & Supplements
Pet owners are increasingly interested in supplements for their pets. Since all supplements are not the same, their use and selection for an individual pet should be considered carefully. Veterinarians should ask about the use of supplements as part of a pet’s diet history.
6 min to 10 min
Hydration
Water is an essential nutrient and is considered the nutrient most critical for survival. Losses in body water of just 10-15% can cause death, with animals able to tolerate much higher fat or protein losses.
20+ minutes