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Cooking Processes & Commercial Pet Foods

Choosing a Pet Food

Cooking Processes & Commercial Pet Foods

Various cooking processes are used in preparing commercial pet foods to ensure delivery of highly nutritious, palatable products. The methods used are determined by the final form (e.g., a dry or wet food), desired texture and visual properties, and packaging. Common forms of pet food include dry extruded kibbles and canned wet food.

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6 min to 10 min

Cardiac Conditions

Cardiovascular Conditions

Cardiac Conditions

Learn about new roles for nutrients for pets with heart disease.

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6 min to 10 min

Cardiac Conditions/Heart Failure

Cardiovascular Conditions

Cardiac Conditions/Heart Failure

Heart disease invariably progresses, but it does not always lead to heart failure. The prognosis depends on the pet’s overall health, the type of heart disease and its rate of progression.

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6 min to 10 min

PREBIOTICS: Effects On Gastrointestinal And Host Health

Gastrointestinal Disorders

PREBIOTICS: Effects On Gastrointestinal And Host Health

Prebiotics are dietary fibers that offer important nutritional interventions for preventive gut health and the management of health conditions.

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20+ minutes

Feline Chronic Gastroenteropathy

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Feline Chronic Gastroenteropathy

Nutritional interventions are an important part of the management of cats with chronic gastroenteropathy.

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6 min to 10 min

Fats in Pet Food

Nutrients

Fats in Pet Food

Fat is an important nutrient for pets. What is its function, and are there differences in the fat requirements of pets and people?

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6 min to 10 min

Soy in Pet Foods

Ingredients in Pet Food

Soy in Pet Foods

Soy can provide nutritional advantages for pets, but pet owners often question the quality and health impacts of this ingredient.

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6 min to 10 min

Sugar in Pet Foods

Ingredients in Pet Food

Sugar in Pet Foods

The small amounts of sugar in pet foods have important functions, but pet owners often view sugar as an ingredient that only adds calories and causes obesity or diabetes.

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6 min to 10 min

The Source of Protein and Protein Quality

Nutrients

The Source of Protein and Protein Quality

Protein is an essential nutrient that can be provided by both plant and animal sources. Are there differences between plant and animal proteins and what is considered a good quality protein?

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6 min to 10 min

ACVIM Classification of Heart Disease and Heart Failure in Dogs with MMVD

Cardiovascular Disorders

ACVIM Classification of Heart Disease and Heart Failure in Dogs with MMVD

View a short video about the ACVIM classification of heart disease.

Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease

Cardiovascular Conditions

Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease

Read about the science behind a novel nutritional intervention for dogs with early stage MMVD.

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6 min to 10 min

Body Condition System Progress Chart Dog

Body Condition Assessment

Body Condition System Progress Chart Dog

The Progress Chart should be used with the Canine Body Condition System Sheet to help track a pet’s weight loss or gain.

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1 min to 5 min