

Resources

Abnormal Body Condition
Cachexia in Dogs and Cats
Cachexia is the loss of lean body mass and body weight that occurs with disease, and targeted nutrition can help address this adverse condition.
1 min to 5 min

Treats & Supplements
Balance Is Everything: Maintaining a Healthy Gut Microbiome
Kelly S. Swanson, PhD, explains the importance of gut health, what dysbiosis means, and the value of using a synbiotic supplement.
1 min to 5 min

Choosing a Pet Food
Why Choose a Large Breed Dog Food
Learn why large and giant breed dogs can benefit from a food that is formulated to meet their specific needs.
1 min to 5 min

Gastrointestinal Disorders
Fiber-Responsive Colitis and Large Bowel Diarrhea in Dogs
Addition of dietary fiber is key to managing dogs with fiber-responsive colitis and chronic idiopathic large bowel diarrhea.
1 min to 5 min

Feeding Management
Key Purina Life Span Study Publications
See a list of additional key publications from the 14-Year Purina Life Span Study.
1 min to 5 min

Gastrointestinal Disorders
Canine Immunosuppressant-Responsive Enteropathy (Inflammatory Bowel Disease)
Diet modification can play an important role in a multimodal approach to managing dogs with immunosuppressant-responsive enteropathy.
6 min to 10 min

Musculoskeletal Disorders
Recovery from Orthopedic Injuries
Nutritional strategies can improve recovery from orthopedic injuries in pets.
1 min to 5 min

Nutritional Assessment
MER Calculator for Cats
Using your patient’s age group with current weight and body condition score, this feeding calculator will provide estimated daily caloric needs to reach or maintain ideal body condition.
1 min to 5 min

Nutritional Assessment
MER Calculator for Dogs
Using your patient’s age group with current weight and body condition score, this feeding calculator will provide estimated daily caloric needs to reach or maintain ideal body condition.
1 min to 5 min

Senior Cat
Effect of Diet and Body Composition on Life Span in Aging Cats by Carolyn J. Cupp
Purina's groundbreaking 9-year study showed that feeding a specific blend of nutrients can extend the healthy lives of cats.
6 min to 10 min

Feeding Philosophies
Raw Meat-Based Diets: Current Evidence Regarding Benefits and Risks by Beth A. Hamper, DVM, PhD, DACVN
Are raw meat-based diets a suitable option for pets?
11 min to 15 min

Highly Active and Working Dogs
Nutrition for Active, Working and Sporting Dogs
Nutrition can play a key role in supporting the performance of highly active, working and sporting dogs.
1 min to 5 min