Feeding Management
Encouraging picky cats to eat can be frustrating for veterinary health care providers and pet owners alike. Managing medical conditions and stress and implementing strategies to improve food intake can help finicky felines meet their energy and nutrient needs. These strategies apply to hospitalized cats and cats in a home environment.
6 min to 10 min
Ingredients in Pet Food
Although medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) do not supply essential fatty acids and thus should not be the only dietary fat source in pet food, 1 studies show supplementing MCTs in the diet can provide health benefits to some dogs.
6 min to 10 min
Ingredients in Pet Food
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.
6 min to 10 min
Musculoskeletal Disorders
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.
6 min to 10 min
Ingredients in Pet Food
Postbiotics are an example of a dietary intervention that may improve microbiome, gastrointestinal, and host health.
6 min to 10 min
Feeding Philosophies
Homemade diets are perceived as healthier to some pet owners, but despite their draw, they may not be complete and balanced for healthy pets.
6 min to 10 min
Ingredients in Pet Food
Postbiotics contain dead microorganisms and/or their components, but they still provide biological benefits for the microbiome and overall health. Learn more about this emerging topic in microbiome science.
20+ minutes
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Prebiotics are dietary fibers that offer important nutritional interventions for preventive gut health and the management of health conditions.
20+ minutes
Treats & Supplements
Learn about supplements for pets: what they are, indications for use, and how to choose them.
6 min to 10 min