

Resources

Nutritional Assessment
Nutrition-Related Risk Factors
Pets should be evaluated for the presence of nutrition-related risk factors as part of a screening nutritional assessment.
1 min to 5 min

Adult Dog, Practice Scenario
CHAMP, an Athletic Dog
Meet Champ, a travelling, occasionally stressed canine athlete.

Cat Allergen Management
Managing Cat Allergens
A nutritional approach can neutralize the major cat allergen (Fel d 1) in a cat’s saliva, before it spreads to the environment.
1 min to 5 min

Choosing a Pet Food
Choosing to Feed Wet or Dry Cat Foods
Feeding either wet or dry commercial cat foods, or a combination of both, will provide cats with a complete and balanced diet.
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
Considerations When Feeding Raw Pet Food Diets
Raw meat diets are popular but may present several health risks.
1 min to 5 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

Hydration
Hydration in Pets
The water needs of pets should not be overlooked.
1 min to 5 min

Cardiovascular Disorders
Dietary Management of Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease (MMVD)
A novel nutritional intervention can help improve heart function and slow disease progression in dogs with early stage MMVD.
1 min to 5 min

Practice Scenario
DEWEY, Feline Weight Loss
Meet Dewey, a senior cat that has lost weight.

Adult Dog, Practice Scenario
ZIVA, a Healthy Aging Dog
Get to know Ziva, an 8-year-old, spayed-female Golden Retriever.

Practice Scenario, Senior Dog
RUSTY, a Senior Dog
Meet Rusty, a senior dog who may have mild cognitive decline.