

Resources

Gastrointestinal Disorders
Canine Acute Gastroenteritis / Gastroenteropathy
Short-term diet modification is an important part of any treatment plan for acute gastroenteropathy.
1 min to 5 min

Musculoskeletal Disorders
Recovery from Orthopedic Injuries
Nutritional strategies can improve recovery from orthopedic injuries in pets.
1 min to 5 min

Body Condition Assessment
The Purina Body Condition System
The Purina Body Condition System is an easy and practical tool for assessing a pet's body composition.
1 min to 5 min

Choosing a Pet Food
Definitions of Key Terms Regarding Commercial Pet Foods
This glossary defines the key phrases used to describe commercial pet foods and explains the roles of two important associations.
1 min to 5 min

Nutrients
Why Is Taurine Considered an Essential Nutrient for Cats?
Cats need to obtain adequate taurine from food, which makes this amino acid an essential one.
1 min to 5 min

Cardiovascular Disorders
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) in Cats
Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) caused by taurine deficiency in cats was once a common diagnosis for feline heart disease. Today, DCM accounts for less than 10% of feline heart disease. Good nutrition plays many roles in heart health.
1 min to 5 min

Abnormal Body Condition
Sarcopenia in Dogs and Cats
Sarcopenia is the age-related loss of lean body mass that occurs unrelated to disease. Targeted nutrition may help delay some changes in body weight and body composition of older pets.
1 min to 5 min

Hepatic Disorders
Canine Chronic Hepatitis
Diet plays a key role in the management of canine chronic hepatitis.
1 min to 5 min

Cardiovascular Disorders
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) in Cats
Cats with heart disease often appear healthy until their heart is failing. Once diagnosed with heart failure, nutritional modifications can help support heart health.
1 min to 5 min

Brain & Cognitive Disorders
Tips for Easing Your Dog's Fear of Fireworks
If your dog is afraid of fireworks, you can help ease the fear.
1 min to 5 min

Brain & Cognitive Disorders
How to Cope with Puppy Separation Anxiety
Here are several tips to help ease your puppy’s anxiety when left alone.
1 min to 5 min

Gastrointestinal Disorders
Chronic Enteropathy in Dogs
Nutrition can play an important role in diagnosis and management of dogs with chronic enteropathy.
1 min to 5 min