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Sarcopenia in Dogs and Cats

Abnormal Body Condition

Sarcopenia in Dogs and Cats

Sarcopenia is the age-related loss of lean body mass that occurs unrelated to disease. Targeted nutrition may help delay some changes in body weight and body composition of older pets.

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1 min to 5 min

The Importance of Complete and Balanced Nutrition

Choosing a Pet Food, Making a Diet Recommendation

The Importance of Complete and Balanced Nutrition

Information you can use to help pet owners understand why they should choose a complete and balanced diet to support their pet’s health. 

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1 min to 5 min

Alternative Proteins in Pet Food

Ingredients in Pet Food

Alternative Proteins in Pet Food

Alternative proteins, which are generally considered protein sources other than the traditional animal sources such as beef and chicken, are increasingly being utilized in both human and pet food. What are examples of alternative proteins, and why are they used in pet food?

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6 min to 10 min

Grains in Pet Foods

Ingredients in Pet Food

Grains in Pet Foods

Grains provide valuable nutrients, but pet owners may believe that grains are “fillers” or that they may be a source of food allergies.

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6 min to 10 min

Probiotics

Treats & Supplements

Probiotics

Probiotics offer many benefits, but with so many options available, pet owners may not know how to select the best quality and most appropriate one for their pet's needs

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6 min to 10 min

Prebiotics

Ingredients in Pet Food

Prebiotics

Purina was the first to use prebiotics in pet food and is a leader in the field. What are the benefits of prebiotics to pets?

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6 min to 10 min

Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome

Brain & Cognitive Disorders

Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome

Multimodal strategies that include targeted nutrition may help manage signs and slow progression of cognitive dysfunction syndrome in dogs.

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1 min to 5 min

Understanding Mild Age-Related Cognitive Decline in Dogs and the Role of Diet

Healthy Cognition in Aging

Understanding Mild Age-Related Cognitive Decline in Dogs and the Role of Diet

Tailored nutrition may help slow the progression and manage the signs of mild age-related cognitive decline in dogs.

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1 min to 5 min

Dietary Management of Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease (MMVD)

Cardiovascular Disorders

Dietary Management of Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease (MMVD)

A novel nutritional intervention can help improve heart function and slow disease progression in dogs with early stage MMVD.

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1 min to 5 min

Volume 9: Pet Food Manufacturing

Pet Food Manufacturing

Volume 9: Pet Food Manufacturing

Find out more about the benefits of wet and dry pet food and how a manufacturer can evaluate quality, palatability, and digestibility.

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16 min to 20 min

The Aging Brain

Healthy Cognition in Aging

The Aging Brain

Similar to humans, aging in pets results in numerous metabolic, functional and physical changes in the brain.

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1 min to 5 min

Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease

Cardiovascular Conditions

Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease

Read about the science behind a novel nutritional intervention for dogs with early stage MMVD.

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6 min to 10 min