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Using Open-Ended Questions to Elicit Accurate Nutrition Information

Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment

Using Open-Ended Questions to Elicit Accurate Nutrition Information

Getting accurate information is the first step toward creating a solid nutrition plan.

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1 min to 5 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

Food Allergies & Food Intolerances in Pets

Dermatological Disorders

Food Allergies & Food Intolerances in Pets

The terms “food allergy” and “food intolerance” are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same. How do they compare, and how are they diagnosed and managed?

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6 min to 10 min

Gluten in Pet Food

Feeding Philosophies

Gluten in Pet Food

Gluten-free diets are increasingly popular in human nutrition and this in turn can influence pet food decisions. What exactly is gluten and why is it found in pet food?

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6 min to 10 min

Vitamins in Pet Food

Nutrients

Vitamins in Pet Food

Vitamins are important nutrients for pets and people. What are their functions, and should pets be given vitamin supplements?

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6 min to 10 min

CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE IN CATS: Nutritional Management

Renal & Urinary Disorders

CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE IN CATS: Nutritional Management

Nutritional interventions tailored to the individual cat with CKD can play a key role in slowing disease progression, reducing signs of uremia, addressing homeostatic changes resulting from CKD, and improving quality of life as well as life span.

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20+ minutes

Amino Acid-Based Enteral Diets For Canine Adverse Food Reactions and Gastrointestinal Disease

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Amino Acid-Based Enteral Diets For Canine Adverse Food Reactions and Gastrointestinal Disease

Learn about the history, uses, and benefits of amino acid-based enteral diets.

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20+ minutes

Benefits of Synthetic Ingredients in Commercial Pet Foods

Ingredients in Pet Food

Benefits of Synthetic Ingredients in Commercial Pet Foods

Similar to human foods, ingredients used in pet foods come from a number of sources. Many are obtained directly from animal or plant raw materials, but they can also be manufactured (or synthesized) and are referred to as ‘synthetic’ ingredients. What types of synthetic ingredients are used in pet foods and what is their role?

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6 min to 10 min

DEWEY, Feline Weight Loss

Practice Scenario

DEWEY, Feline Weight Loss

Meet Dewey, a senior cat that has lost weight.

BENNY, Canine Heart Disease

Practice Scenario

BENNY, Canine Heart Disease

Say hello to Benny, an adult, small-breed dog.

SPARKS, a Cat With Suspected Adverse Food Reaction

Practice Scenario

SPARKS, a Cat With Suspected Adverse Food Reaction

Get to know Sparks, a young, adult cat with pruritus.

MOLLY, an Obese Dog

Adult Dog, Practice Scenario

MOLLY, an Obese Dog

Meet Molly, an obese, but otherwise healthy, adult, large-breed dog.