

Resources
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Canine Acute Gastroenteritis / Gastroenteropathy
Short-term diet modification is an important part of any treatment plan for acute gastroenteropathy.
1 min to 5 min
Brain & Cognitive Disorders
Tips to Comfort Cats and Dogs with Separation Anxiety
You can help ease your pet’s separation anxiety.
1 min to 5 min
Cardiovascular Disorders
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) in Cats
Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) caused by taurine deficiency in cats was once a common diagnosis for feline heart disease. Today, DCM accounts for less than 10% of feline heart disease. Good nutrition plays many roles in heart health.
1 min to 5 min

Adult Cat
What Do Cats Need to Thrive?
From affection to veterinary health care, learn what your cat needs to thrive.
1 min to 5 min
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Recovery from Orthopedic Injuries
Nutritional strategies can improve recovery from orthopedic injuries in pets.
1 min to 5 min

Cat Allergen Management
A Transformational Approach to Managing Cat Allergens
Learn about a breakthrough discovery and a transformational nutritional approach to managing the major cat allergen – helping to keep allergic cat owners and their cats together!
1 min to 5 min

Body Condition Assessment
The Purina Body Condition System
The Purina Body Condition System is an easy and practical tool for assessing a pet's body composition.
1 min to 5 min

Choosing a Pet Food
Definitions of Key Terms Regarding Commercial Pet Foods
This glossary defines the key phrases used to describe commercial pet foods and explains the roles of two important associations.
1 min to 5 min

Nutrients
Why Is Taurine Considered an Essential Nutrient for Cats?
Cats need to obtain adequate taurine from food, which makes this amino acid an essential one.
1 min to 5 min

Hydration
HYDRATION IN PETS: Strategies To Manage Water Balance In Cats And Dogs
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

Body Condition Assessment
Body Condition System Progress Chart Cat
The Progress Chart should be used with the Feline Body Condition System Sheet to help track a pet’s weight loss or gain.
1 min to 5 min

Abnormal Body Condition
Lean Body Mass & Protein
Discover the importance of Lean Body Mass (LBM) in overall health for dogs and cats, and the role a high-protein diet can play in slowing LBM loss.
11 min to 15 min