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HYDRATION IN PETS: Strategies To Manage Water Balance In Cats And Dogs

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.

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20+ minutes

Benefits of Healthy Weight

Body Condition Assessment

Benefits of Healthy Weight

Although there are many benefits to maintaining a healthy weight in pets, many owners do not understand what a healthy weight is or the benefits for pets.

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6 min to 10 min

Homemade Pet Foods

Feeding Philosophies

Homemade Pet Foods

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

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6 min to 10 min

Feline Body Condition System Sheet

Body Condition Assessment

Feline Body Condition System Sheet

A visual aid to the Purina Body Condition Score System for cats.​

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1 min to 5 min

Puppies and Adult Dogs: Feeding Treats

Treats & Supplements

Puppies and Adult Dogs: Feeding Treats

Excessive treating can increase the pet’s risk of becoming overweight.

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1 min to 5 min

Screening Diet History Form

Nutritional Assessment

Screening Diet History Form

This short, screening diet history form is a practical, easy-to-use document that can help clients provide important information about their pets’ diets.

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1 min to 5 min

How to Make a Dietary Recommendation

Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment

How to Make a Dietary Recommendation

Identifying the four key components of an effective dietary recommendation.

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1 min to 5 min

Maintaining Healthy Weight

Body Condition Assessment

Maintaining Healthy Weight

Maintaining a healthy weight in pets provides many health advantages, but many pet owners are uncertain about how to manage their pet’s weight.

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6 min to 10 min

Canine Body Condition System Sheet

Body Condition Assessment

Canine Body Condition System Sheet

A visual aid to the Purina Body Condition Score System for dogs.​

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1 min to 5 min

Raw Food Diets

Feeding Philosophies

Raw Food Diets

Raw food diets are popular with pet owners but the nutritional benefits are unproven, and most are unaware of the health risks that raw food can pose to pets — and people.

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6 min to 10 min

Protein and Senior Pets

Nutrients

Protein and Senior Pets

Protein is a key nutrient for dogs and cats and a source of amino acids, the 'building blocks' used to build new proteins in the body. Irrespective of the pet’s age, protein plays many important roles in the body.

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6 min to 10 min

Nutrition for Pregnant and Lactating Dogs and Their Nursing Puppies

Adult Dog, Puppy

Nutrition for Pregnant and Lactating Dogs and Their Nursing Puppies

Nutrition plays a critical role in optimizing canine reproduction and in supporting puppy development and growth.

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1 min to 5 min