

Resources

Choosing a Pet Food
The Nutritional Value of Dry Pet Food
Manufacturing dry pet food is a science that has been studied extensively to safely produce complete and balanced diets that have all the nutrients that pets need to thrive. Understanding the production methods and benefits of dry kibble can help improve communication with owners about commercial pet food.
6 min to 10 min
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Demystifying Adverse Food Reactions: A Panel Discussion
Learn more about elimination diet trials for pets with suspected adverse food reactions and how to address challenges pet owners may face during a dietary trial in this discussion featuring veterinary dermatologist, Dr. Domenico Santoro, and internal medicine specialist, Dr. Frédéric Gaschen.
6 min to 10 min
CentreSquare Hacks How-to Videos
Short videos with helpful tips on how to use CentreSquare resources for effective nutrition conversations in daily practice.
1 min to 5 min

Dermatological Disorders
Important Nutritional Considerations in Management of Atopic Dermatitis
Board-certified veterinary dermatologist Domenico Santoro explains which nutrients are critical to managing dogs with atopic dermatitis and why nutrition needs to be part of a multimodal approach to their management.
1 min to 5 min

Dermatological Disorders, Gastrointestinal Disorders
Unique Characteristics of Food-Responsive Disease in Cats
Learn why food allergy is difficult to diagnose in cats, when to perform a diet elimination trial, which type of diet is preferred for food trials, and potential challenges associated with diet trials in cats.
1 min to 5 min

Dermatological Disorders
Food Trials in Dogs: Updates and Communication Tips
Client education, communication, and follow-up are essential components of a successful diet elimination trial. Galia Sheinberg, MVZ, ESP, DLACVD, answers common questions about this important diagnostic tool.
1 min to 5 min
Pet Food Manufacturing
Volume 9: Pet Food Manufacturing
Find out more about the benefits of wet and dry pet food and how a manufacturer can evaluate quality, palatability, and digestibility.
16 min to 20 min

Client Communication, Nutritional Assessment
Addressing Communication Challenges With Clients
Learn why effective communication about pet nutrition is essential for improving pet health outcomes, building client trust, and fostering collaboration between pet owners and veterinary health care teams.
1 min to 5 min

Client Communication
Communication Skills for Owner Adherence
Learn how agenda setting, a specific communication strategy, can improve client satisfaction, their adherence to veterinary recommendations, and appointment efficiency.
1 min to 5 min

Abnormal Body Condition, Excess Body Weight
Communicating With Pet Owners About Canine and Feline Obesity
Positive, productive client conversations about pet obesity are possible through the use of communication strategies focused on health-related outcomes, quality of life, and the importance of the human-animal bond.
1 min to 5 min

Brain & Cognitive Disorders
A Comprehensive Approach to NUTRITIONAL MANAGEMENT OF CANINE IDIOPATHIC EPILEPSY
Metabolic dysfunction in the brain is both a cause and a consequence of epileptic seizures. Learn how diet, as part of a comprehensive approach to managing epilepsy, may reduce seizure frequency and improve a dog’s quality of life.
20+ minutes

Feeding Management, Nutritional Assessment
Appetite Management in Hospitalized Dogs and Cats
Hospitalized patients are at risk for malnutrition, whether they are experiencing an acute or chronic condition. Recognition and treatment of malnutrition should be prioritized in hospitalized dogs and cats to improve health outcomes.
1 min to 5 min