

Resources

Body Condition Assessment, Nutritional Assessment
Biological Age and Biological Clocks
Age is not a disease, but it is a risk factor for disease and pets’ aging trajectories will vary by individual. Biological age, measured by biological clocks, can indicate whether a pet is aging in a healthy, or unhealthy, manner.
6 min to 10 min

Gastrointestinal Disorders
Why Your Pet Is Not Being Prescribed Antibiotics for Diarrhea
Therapeutic protocols are modified when new information becomes available. One recent protocol change concerns antibiotic use for diarrhea. Share this handout with clients to help explain why antibiotic use for diarrhea is not recommended.
1 min to 5 min

Treats & Supplements
Pet Supplements
In this Hot Topic video, Callie Harris, DVM, shares practical guidance on supplementation, from supplement quality evaluation and manufacturer standards, to avoiding over-supplementation and potential toxicity.
1 min to 5 min
Feeding Philosophies, Ingredients in Pet Food
Volume 7: Nutritional Sustainability
Gain understanding about sustainability considerations specific to pet food, the use of sustainable ingredients in pet food, and communicating with clients about sustainable ingredients.
16 min to 20 min

Renal & Urinary Disorders
Comprehensive Management of Feline CKD: A Panel Discussion
Learn more about nutritional intervention for feline CKD and how to partner with pet owners to improve adherence to your diagnostic and nutritional recommendations in this discussion, moderated by feline internal medicine specialist Dr. Andy Sparkes, featuring internal medicine specialist Dr. Jessica Quimby and Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionist® Dr. Lindsey Bullen.
6 min to 10 min

Brain & Cognitive Disorders
Proactive Approach to Diagnosing and Managing Canine CDS: A Panel Discussion
Read how to improve diagnosis of canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome and about its comprehensive management, including nutritional intervention, in this discussion featuring veterinary neurologist and neurosurgeon Dr. Tom Cardy and veterinary behaviorist Dr. Margaret Gruen. Also features remarks about cats and cognitive function.
6 min to 10 min

Renal & Urinary Disorders
Urolithiasis in Cats: Nutritional Management
Feline urolithiasis may decrease quality of life, damage the human-animal bond, and lead to relinquishment or to elective euthanasia of the pet, making effective management crucial. Nutritional intervention is a key component of the management of struvite and calcium oxalate uroliths, the two most common types of uroliths in cats.
20+ minutes

Renal & Urinary Disorders
Feline Idiopathic Cystitis: Nutritional Management
Feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC) comprises 55–67% of feline lower urinary tract disease cases. FIC may cause significant morbidity and damage the human-animal bond, which may result in relinquishment of the cat or in elective euthanasia. Nutritional intervention—increasing water intake and feeding therapeutic urinary diets—plays a key role in FIC management.
20+ minutes

Renal & Urinary Disorders
Factors influencing urolithiasis in pets
Struvite and calcium oxalate (CaOx) are the most common uroliths in cats and dogs. What roles do the frequently considered factors of urine pH, diet, and urinary crystals play?
6 min to 10 min
Nutrition Conversation Tips
Volume 8: Communication in Veterinary Medicine
Uncover tips and tricks for successful nutritional conversations from leading experts in communication and nutrition.
16 min to 20 min
Choosing a Pet Food
How do I choose a healthy food for my cat?
What pet owners should consider when choosing a food for their cat.
1 min to 5 min

Excess Body Weight
Feeding for Success: Tips for Successful Weight Management
Share these tips with pet owners to help keep them engaged and motivated during their pet's weight loss program.
1 min to 5 min