

Resources

Kitten, Practice Scenario
KITTY, an Already-Spayed Kitten
Meet Kitty, a kitten newly adopted from an animal shelter.
Practice Scenario
TIGGER, a Senior Cat With PU/PD
Get to know Tigger, a senior cat with polyuria, polydipsia and periuria.

Brain & Cognitive Disorders
Years in the Making: Preparing Clients for a CDS Diagnosis
Read how general practitioner Dr. Kelsey Bertamus approaches both monitoring the cognitive health of her canine patients and helping clients understand a diagnosis of CDS.
1 min to 5 min

Indoor Cats, Practice Scenario
SOPHIE, an Indoor Cat
Say hello to Sophie, an indoor-only adult cat.

Treats & Supplements
Balance Is Everything: Maintaining a Healthy Gut Microbiome
Kelly S. Swanson, PhD, explains the importance of gut health, what dysbiosis means, and the value of using a synbiotic supplement.
1 min to 5 min

Gastrointestinal Disorders
Diagnostic Considerations for Dogs With Chronic Diarrhea: Why Diet Makes a Difference
Frédéric Gaschen, Dr.med.vet., Dr.habil., with Louisiana State University's School of Veterinary Medicine, explains when to suspect a dog's diet as a potential cause of chronic diarrhea and what to consider when choosing an elimination diet.
1 min to 5 min

Adult Cat
Nutrition for Pregnant and Lactating Cats and Their Nursing Kittens
Nutrition plays a critical role in successful feline reproduction and in supporting development and growth of healthy kittens before and after birth.
1 min to 5 min

Adult Dog, Puppy
Nutrition for Pregnant and Lactating Dogs and Their Nursing Puppies
Nutrition plays a critical role in optimizing canine reproduction and in supporting puppy development and growth.
1 min to 5 min

Adult Dog
Maintenance Nutrition for Healthy Adult Dogs
Every adult dog has unique nutritional needs. Tailored nutrition can help them live long, healthy lives.
1 min to 5 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

Choosing a Pet Food, Making a Diet Recommendation
The Importance of Complete and Balanced Nutrition
Information you can use to help pet owners understand why they should choose a complete and balanced diet to support their pet’s health.
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