Resources
Kitten, Puppy
Decreased Energy Needs in Pets After Spaying or Neutering
Neutering may increase a pet’s risk for becoming overweight or obese.
1 min to 5 min
Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment
Milestones That Should Spark a Nutrition Conversation
Throughout a pet’s life, there are multiple events that should trigger a nutrition conversation.
1 min to 5 min
Body Condition Assessment
Canine Body Condition System Sheet
A visual aid to the Purina Body Condition Score System for dogs.
1 min to 5 min
Body Condition Assessment
How to Perform a Body Condition Assessment - Dog
Assess a dog's Body Condition Score in just 3 simple steps.
1 min to 5 min
Body Condition Assessment, Nutritional Assessment
MER Calculator for Dogs
Using your patient’s age group with current weight and body condition score, this feeding calculator will provide estimated daily caloric needs to reach or maintain ideal body condition.
1 min to 5 min
Body Condition Assessment
Evaluating Your Dog’s Body Condition
Assess your dog's Body Condition in just 3 simple steps.
1 min to 5 min
Excess Body Weight, Nutrition Conversation Tips
Engaging Clients Regarding Pet Obesity
Discussing this sensitive topic starts with the health and wellbeing of the pet in mind.
1 min to 5 min
Practice Scenario
ANNIE, Canine Adverse Food Reaction
Get to know Annie, a young adult, small-breed dog with pruritus and chronic diarrhea.
Adult Dog, Practice Scenario
MOLLY, an Obese Dog
Meet Molly, an obese, but otherwise healthy, adult, large-breed dog.
Adult Dog, Practice Scenario
ZIVA, a Healthy Aging Dog
Get to know Ziva, an 8-year-old, spayed-female Golden Retriever.
Practice Scenario, Senior Dog
RUSTY, a Senior Dog
Meet Rusty, a senior dog who may have mild cognitive decline.
Practice Scenario
AUTUMN, a Cat With Hepatic Lipidosis
Meet Autumn, an anorexic adult cat