Species
Category
Type
Read/Watch time
Body Condition Assessment
The Purina Body Condition System is an easy and practical tool for assessing a pet's body composition.
1 min to 5 min
Making a Diet Recommendation
Nutritional assessment uses an iterative process to make specific diet recommendations tailored to individual dogs and cats.
Muscle Condition Assessment
Muscle condition scoring is a hands-on method for evaluating lean body mass that can be used as part of nutritional assessments.
Nutritional Assessment
The only way to know what each patient really eats is to ask ꟷ and document the information in the medical record.
Feeding Management
Many common food items found in kitchens are potentially harmful to dogs and cats.
Feeding Philosophies
Raw meat diets are popular but may present several health risks.
Following the human nutrition trend, gluten-free foods are becoming increasingly popular for pets.
Pets who are finicky, fussy or not interested in food can be a challenge.
Ingredients in Pet Food
Grains are a valuable source of nutrients in pet food.