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.

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.

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.

Preventing and managing excess weight can help dogs and cats lead better, and importantly, longer lives.