

Resources
Cardiovascular Disorders
Dietary Management of Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease (MMVD)
A novel nutritional intervention can help improve heart function and slow disease progression in dogs with early stage MMVD.
1 min to 5 min

Treats & Supplements
Supplements for Pets
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
Practice Scenario
DEWEY, Feline Weight Loss
Meet Dewey, a senior cat that has lost weight.

Ingredients in Pet Food, Nutrition Conversation Tips
Engaging Clients With Concerns About By-Products
How can we address a client’s concerns that by-products in pet foods are somehow bad?
1 min to 5 min

Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment
How to Start a Nutrition Conversation With a Client
During every client visit, nutrition conversations prove useful in a variety of ways.
1 min to 5 min

Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment
Using Open-Ended Questions to Elicit Accurate Nutrition Information
Getting accurate information is the first step toward creating a solid nutrition plan.
1 min to 5 min

Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment
The Value of Nutrition Conversations
Talking about nutrition provides the best care for clients and benefits the clinic, too.
1 min to 5 min

Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment
When to Start Having Nutrition Conversations
Every client visit is an opportunity to discuss the importance of good pet nutrition.
1 min to 5 min

Ingredients in Pet Food
Alternative Proteins in Pet Food
Alternative proteins, which are generally considered protein sources other than the traditional animal sources such as beef and chicken, are increasingly being utilized in both human and pet food. What are examples of alternative proteins, and why are they used in pet food?
6 min to 10 min
Renal & Urinary Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in Dogs
Nutritional management plays a key role in caring for dogs with chronic kidney disease.
1 min to 5 min
Renal & Urinary Disorders
Feline Struvite Urolithiasis
Nutrition plays an important role in managing struvite urolithiasis and reducing the risk of recurrence in cats.
1 min to 5 min
Renal & Urinary Disorders
Feline Idiopathic Cystitis
Nutrition plays an important role in managing idiopathic cystitis and reducing the risk of recurrence.
1 min to 5 min