

Resources

Dermatological Disorders
Food Allergies & Food Intolerances in Pets
The terms “food allergy” and “food intolerance” are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same. How do they compare, and how are they diagnosed and managed?
6 min to 10 min

Feeding Philosophies
Gluten in Pet Food
Gluten-free diets are increasingly popular in human nutrition and this in turn can influence pet food decisions. What exactly is gluten and why is it found in pet food?
6 min to 10 min

Nutrients
Vitamins in Pet Food
Vitamins are important nutrients for pets and people. What are their functions, and should pets be given vitamin supplements?
6 min to 10 min
Renal & Urinary Disorders
CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE IN CATS: Nutritional Management
Nutritional interventions tailored to the individual cat with CKD can play a key role in slowing disease progression, reducing signs of uremia, addressing homeostatic changes resulting from CKD, and improving quality of life as well as life span.
20+ minutes

Gastrointestinal Disorders
Amino Acid-Based Enteral Diets For Canine Adverse Food Reactions and Gastrointestinal Disease
Learn about the history, uses, and benefits of amino acid-based enteral diets.
20+ minutes

Ingredients in Pet Food
Benefits of Synthetic Ingredients in Commercial Pet Foods
Similar to human foods, ingredients used in pet foods come from a number of sources. Many are obtained directly from animal or plant raw materials, but they can also be manufactured (or synthesized) and are referred to as ‘synthetic’ ingredients. What types of synthetic ingredients are used in pet foods and what is their role?
6 min to 10 min

Brain & Cognitive Disorders
A Nutritional Intervention to Manage Canine Epilepsy
Watch this video to learn how a novel nutritional approach can help in the management of canine epilepsy.
1 min to 5 min

Dermatological Disorders
Important Nutritional Considerations in Management of Atopic Dermatitis
Board-certified veterinary dermatologist Domenico Santoro explains which nutrients are critical to managing dogs with atopic dermatitis and why nutrition needs to be part of a multimodal approach to their management.
1 min to 5 min

Puppy
Large Breed Puppies: Excessive Calcium Is Detrimental to Healthy Bone Development
Intake of the correct amount of calcium is key in large breed puppies.
1 min to 5 min
Microbiome
Managing the Gut Microbiome
Diet, a controllable factor that influences the gut microbiome, offers a daily opportunity to contribute to gut health.
1 min to 5 min

Feeding Management
Toxic Foods for Dogs and Cats
Many common food items found in kitchens are potentially harmful to dogs and cats.
1 min to 5 min

Puppy
Large Breed Puppies: Rapid Growth Is Not Optimal Growth
Controlling the growth rate of large and giant breed puppies is critical for their long-term skeletal health.
1 min to 5 min