

Resources

Adult Cat, Practice Scenario
JEMMA, an Overweight Cat
Meet Jemma, an overweight, indoor-only, adult cat.

Lower Urinary Tract Health, Renal & Urinary Disorders
A Multimodal Approach to Feline Idiopathic Cystitis
Andy Sparkes, BVetMed, PhD, Dipl ECVIM, MANZCVS, MRCVS, explains why nutrition and hydration strategies are necessary components of multimodal management of cats with feline idiopathic cystitis.
1 min to 5 min

Gastrointestinal Disorders
Diagnosis and Clinical Interpretation of Intestinal Dysbiosis
Jan Suchodolski, Dr. med. vet., PhD, AGAF, DACVM, explains why intestinal dysbiosis is relevant to dogs and cats with chronic enteropathy, how its presence can be assessed, and what management options are available.
1 min to 5 min

Pancreatic Disorders
Nutrition and Pancreatitis in Cats
Nutrition plays a central role in the multimodal management of cats with pancreatitis, helping to avoid malnutrition and its associated negative effects.
1 min to 5 min

CentreSquare Usage Tips, Client Communication
CentreSquare’s MER Calculators
Discover how to effectively use CentreSquare's MER Calculators to determine ideal caloric intake and body weight for clients in your practice.
1 min to 5 min

Excess Body Weight
OBESITY IN PETS: Nutritional and Behavioral Strategies for Preventing and Managing Excess Weight
Preventing and managing excess weight can help dogs and cats lead better, and importantly, longer lives.
20+ minutes

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.
1 min to 5 min

Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment
Milestones That Should Spark a Nutrition Conversation
Throughout a pet’s life, there are multiple events that should trigger a nutrition conversation.
1 min to 5 min

Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment
How Can the Veterinary Health Care Team Address Nutrition Questions
Every member of the clinic staff can promote good information about nutrition.
1 min to 5 min

Excess Body Weight
Feeding Pets for Weight Loss
Up to 63% of pet cats and 59.3% of pet dogs are overweight or obese, and this condition is linked with serious health risks. However, many pet owners do not recognize their dog or cat is overweight or how nutrition can help manage healthy weight–and a healthier life—for their pet.
6 min to 10 min

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?
6 min to 10 min

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.
1 min to 5 min