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.

Meet Dewey, a senior cat that has lost weight.

Discussing nutrition with clients who have received a breeder’s dietary recommendation.

Exploring a variety of ways to address client concerns about grains in pet foods.

Exploring different ways to discuss a potentially sensitive issue with clients.

Learn about new roles for nutrients for pets with heart disease.

Heart disease invariably progresses, but it does not always lead to heart failure. The prognosis depends on the pet’s overall health, the type of heart disease and its rate of progression.

Prebiotics are dietary fibers that offer important nutritional interventions for preventive gut health and the management of health conditions.

Kittens should be fed to achieve normal growth and a lean, healthy body condition.

Maintaining a lean, healthy body condition in kittens can help prevent obesity and related health conditions in later years.

Controlling the growth rate of large and giant breed puppies is critical for their long-term skeletal health.

Intake of the correct amount of calcium is key in large breed puppies.