

Resources

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?
6 min to 10 min

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.
6 min to 10 min

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.
6 min to 10 min

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?
6 min to 10 min

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.
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

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.
1 min to 5 min

Cognition Assessment
DISHAA Assessment Tool
A useful tool to monitor cognitive function in dogs.
1 min to 5 min

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.
1 min to 5 min

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.
1 min to 5 min

Senior Dog
Epilepsy
Learn more about epilepsy and the research by Purina in partnership with the Royal Veterinary College of London.
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?
1 min to 5 min