

Resources

Indoor Cats, Practice Scenario
SOPHIE, an Indoor Cat
Say hello to Sophie, an indoor-only adult cat.

Treats & Supplements
Supplements for Pets: A Guide for Veterinarians
Learn about supplements for pets: what they are, indications for use, and how to choose them.
6 min to 10 min

Dental/Oral Health Disorders
Gingivitis & Periodontitis in Dogs and Cats
Nutrition can play a role in the prevention and management of periodontal disease in dogs and cats.
1 min to 5 min

Gastrointestinal Disorders
Protein-Losing Enteropathy in Dogs
Diet plays an important role in the management of dogs with protein-losing enteropathy.
1 min to 5 min

Treats & Supplements
Balance Is Everything: Maintaining a Healthy Gut Microbiome
Kelly S. Swanson, PhD, explains the importance of gut health, what dysbiosis means, and the value of using a synbiotic supplement.
1 min to 5 min

Making a Diet Recommendation
Components of Nutritional Assessment
Nutritional assessment uses an iterative process to make specific diet recommendations tailored to individual dogs and cats.
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

Nutritional Assessment
MER Calculator for Cats
Using your patient’s age group with current weight and body condition score, this feeding calculator will provide estimated daily caloric needs to reach or maintain ideal body condition.
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

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

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

Nutritional Assessment
Nutritional Assessment Is an Iterative Process: Extended Evaluation
An extended nutritional evaluation is important for pets at risk for nutrition-related problems.
1 min to 5 min