Resources
Nutritional Assessment
Effects of three diet history questions on the amount of information gained from a sample of pet owners in Ontario, Canada
Learn how question phrasing can impact the amount of diet-related information obtained from clients.
1 min to 5 min
Brain & Cognitive Disorders
Canine Epilepsy: Nutrition as a Powerful Adjunct Therapy
Idiopathic epilepsy is the #1 chronic neurologic condition diagnosed in dogs.
1 min to 5 min
Healthy Cognition in Aging
The Aging Brain
Similar to humans, aging in pets results in numerous metabolic, functional and physical changes in the brain.
1 min to 5 min
Feeding Management
Effects of Diet Restriction on Life Span and Age-Related Changes in Dogs
See results from the 14-Year Purina Life Span Study.
1 min to 5 min
Senior Dog
Feeding the Brain: Putting Purina’s Nutritional Science Into Practice
The developing brain has unique nutritional demands to set the foundation for lifelong brain health. Metabolic changes and risk factors associated with brain aging, age-related cognitive decline, and the resulting behavioral changes can be targeted with nutritional interventions that support healthier brain aging.
16 min to 20 min
Feeding Management
Key Purina Life Span Study Publications
See a list of additional key publications from the 14-Year Purina Life Span Study.
1 min to 5 min
Five-Year Longitudinal Study on Limited Food Consumption and Development of Osteoarthritis in Coxofemoral Joints of Dogs
See results from the 14-Year Purina Life Span Study.
1 min to 5 min
Evaluation of the Effect of Limited Food Consumption on Radiographic Evidence of Osteoarthritis in Dogs
See results from the 14-Year Purina Life Span Study.
1 min to 5 min
Kitten
Feeding Management of the Neutered Cat by Jennifer A. Larsen
Neutered cats are predisposed to becoming overweight or obese.
11 min to 15 min
Excess Body Weight
OBESITY IN PETS: Nutritional and Behavioral Strategies for Preventing and Managing Excess Weight
Preventing and managing excess weight can help dogs and cats lead better, and importantly, longer lives.
20+ minutes
Hydration
HYDRATION IN PETS: Strategies To Manage Water Balance In Cats And Dogs
Water is an essential nutrient and is considered the nutrient most critical for survival. Losses in body water of just 10-15% can cause death, with animals able to tolerate much higher fat or protein losses.
20+ minutes
Body Condition Assessment
Body Condition System Progress Chart Cat
The Progress Chart should be used with the Feline Body Condition System Sheet to help track a pet’s weight loss or gain.
1 min to 5 min