

Resources

Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment
How to Make a Dietary Recommendation
Identifying the four key components of an effective dietary recommendation.
1 min to 5 min

Changing Diets
Switching Pet Foods - Cats
Gradually transitioning onto a new diet minimizes the risk of stomach upset.
1 min to 5 min

Feeding Philosophies
Homemade Pet Foods
Homemade diets are perceived as healthier to some pet owners, but despite their draw, they may not be complete and balanced for healthy pets.
6 min to 10 min

Feeding Philosophies
Considerations When Feeding Raw Pet Food Diets
Raw meat diets are popular but may present several health risks.
1 min to 5 min

Feeding Philosophies
Raw Meat-Based Diets: Current Evidence Regarding Benefits and Risks by Beth A. Hamper, DVM, PhD, DACVN
Are raw meat-based diets a suitable option for pets?
11 min to 15 min

Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment
Determining a Client’s Nutritional "Readiness to Change"
Understanding the stages of change can help you identify the right solution at the right time.
1 min to 5 min

Nutrition Conversation Tips
Creating Collaborative Care Through Nutrition Conversations Webinar
To help you have nutrition conversations that build client trust, the Purina Institute invites you to watch this free webinar.
20+ minutes

Feeding Philosophies
Raw Food Diets
Raw food diets are popular with pet owners but the nutritional benefits are unproven, and most are unaware of the health risks that raw food can pose to pets — and people.
6 min to 10 min
Brain & Cognitive Disorders
Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome
Multimodal strategies that include targeted nutrition may help manage signs and slow progression of cognitive dysfunction syndrome in dogs.
1 min to 5 min

Adult Dog
How Do I Choose a Healthy Dog Food?
Here are several factors to consider when you are choosing a food for your dog.
1 min to 5 min

Puppy
Feeding Large and Giant Breed Puppies
Large and giant breed puppies should be fed to maintain a steady growth rate and a lean, healthy body condition.
1 min to 5 min

Puppy
Feeding Small and Toy Breed Puppies
Small and toy breed puppies should be fed small, frequent meals and fed to a lean, healthy body condition.
1 min to 5 min