

Resources

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.
1 min to 5 min

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.
1 min to 5 min

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?
6 min to 10 min

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.
6 min to 10 min

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
6 min to 10 min

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?
6 min to 10 min

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.
1 min to 5 min

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.
1 min to 5 min

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.
1 min to 5 min

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.
16 min to 20 min

Healthy Cognition in Aging
The Aging Brain
Similar to humans, aging in pets results in numerous metabolic, functional and physical changes in the brain.
1 min to 5 min

Cardiovascular Conditions
Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease
Read about the science behind a novel nutritional intervention for dogs with early stage MMVD.
6 min to 10 min