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Fats in Pet Food

Nutrients

Fats in Pet Food

Fat is an important nutrient for pets. What is its function, and are there differences in the fat requirements of pets and people?

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6 min to 10 min

Soy in Pet Foods

Ingredients in Pet Food

Soy in Pet Foods

Soy can provide nutritional advantages for pets, but pet owners often question the quality and health impacts of this ingredient.

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6 min to 10 min

Sugar in Pet Foods

Ingredients in Pet Food

Sugar in Pet Foods

The small amounts of sugar in pet foods have important functions, but pet owners often view sugar as an ingredient that only adds calories and causes obesity or diabetes.

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6 min to 10 min

The Source of Protein and Protein Quality

Nutrients

The Source of Protein and Protein Quality

Protein is an essential nutrient that can be provided by both plant and animal sources. Are there differences between plant and animal proteins and what is considered a good quality protein?

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6 min to 10 min

ACVIM Classification of Heart Disease and Heart Failure in Dogs with MMVD

Cardiovascular Disorders

ACVIM Classification of Heart Disease and Heart Failure in Dogs with MMVD

View a short video about the ACVIM classification of heart disease.

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

Body Condition System Progress Chart Dog

Body Condition Assessment

Body Condition System Progress Chart Dog

The Progress Chart should be used with the Canine Body Condition System Sheet to help track a pet’s weight loss or gain.

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1 min to 5 min

DISHAA Assessment Tool

Cognition Assessment

DISHAA Assessment Tool

A useful tool to monitor cognitive function in dogs.​

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1 min to 5 min

Purina Fecal Scoring Chart

Fecal Scoring Assessment

Purina Fecal Scoring Chart

The Purina Fecal Scoring Chart is a practical, easy-to-use tool that can help clients describe their pets’ stools.

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1 min to 5 min

Distinguishing Characteristics of Small and Large Bowel Diarrhea Chart

Fecal Scoring Assessment

Distinguishing Characteristics of Small and Large Bowel Diarrhea Chart

A practical, easy-to-use chart that helps localize diarrhea to the small or large intestine.

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1 min to 5 min

Epilepsy

Senior Dog

Epilepsy

Learn more about epilepsy and the research by Purina in partnership with the Royal Veterinary College of London.

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6 min to 10 min

Obesity in Dogs and Cats: What is Wrong With Being Fat?

Obesity in Dogs and Cats: What is Wrong With Being Fat?

Obesity in dogs and cats: What is wrong with being fat?