Pet owners often ask veterinary health care providers why organs are included in pet food. There are nutritional advantages to including organs, and utilizing organs in dog and cat food is also beneficial for the environment.

Osteoarthritis is the most common chronic joint disorder in dogs and cats. Nutrition as a part of a multimodal management approach may help improve quality of life for pets with joint disease and may also be beneficial in supporting joint health in well pets.

Postbiotics are an example of a dietary intervention that may improve microbiome, gastrointestinal, and host health.

Homemade diets are perceived as healthier to some pet owners, but despite their draw, they may not be complete and balanced for healthy pets.

Learn about supplements for pets: what they are, indications for use, and how to choose them.

Pet owners are increasingly interested in supplements for their pets. Since all supplements are not the same, their use and selection for an individual pet should be considered carefully. Veterinarians should ask about the use of supplements as part of a pet’s diet history.

Diet modification can play an important role in a multimodal approach to managing dogs with immunosuppressant-responsive enteropathy.

Successful nutrition conversations start with an agenda everyone agrees upon.