Nutrients
Dietary carbohydrates in pet food help meet the pet’s physiological need for glucose. However, due to the ancestral origins of dogs and cats, some owners may question whether carbohydrates should be a part of their pets’ diet.
6 min to 10 min
Nutrients
Pets obtain essential fatty acids from their diet. What are these fatty acids, and how do they support pet health?
6 min to 10 min
Nutrients
Fat is an important nutrient for pets. What is its function, and are there differences in the fat requirements of pets and people?
6 min to 10 min
Nutrients
High fiber diets are often recommended for people to support a healthy digestion. What is the role of fiber in pet foods?
6 min to 10 min
Nutrients
Minerals are one of six nutrient groups in pet food that dogs and cats need for optimal health. Learn more about the minerals that contribute to healthy body function.
6 min to 10 min
Nutrients
Cats need to obtain adequate taurine from food, which makes this amino acid an essential one.
1 min to 5 min
Cardiovascular Disorders
A novel dietary intervention for dogs with early stage myxomatous mitral valve disease
20+ minutes
Cardiovascular Disorders
View a short video about the ACVIM classification of heart disease.
1 min to 5 min
Cardiovascular Disorders
Myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) is the most common heart disease in dogs. Learn about specific nutrients that play key roles in cardiac health for dogs with MMVD.
6 min to 10 min