

Resources
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

Pet Food Labels
Understanding Pet Food Labels - AAFCO
Understanding the information on a pet food label can help when comparing and choosing pet foods.
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

Nutrients
Antioxidants in Pet Foods
Dietary antioxidants support pet health and help preserve the nutritional quality of pet food. Learn more about the important ways that antioxidants contribute to better, longer lives for pets.
6 min to 10 min

Choosing a Pet Food
Cooking Processes & Commercial Pet Foods
Various cooking processes are used in preparing commercial pet foods to ensure delivery of highly nutritious, palatable products. The methods used are determined by the final form (e.g., a dry or wet food), desired texture and visual properties, and packaging. Common forms of pet food include dry extruded kibbles and canned wet food.
6 min to 10 min

Cardiovascular Conditions
Cardiac Conditions
Learn about new roles for nutrients for pets with heart disease.
6 min to 10 min

Cardiovascular Conditions
Cardiac Conditions/Heart Failure
Heart disease invariably progresses, but it does not always lead to heart failure. The prognosis depends on the pet’s overall health, the type of heart disease and its rate of progression.
6 min to 10 min

Gastrointestinal Disorders
PREBIOTICS: Effects On Gastrointestinal And Host Health
Prebiotics are dietary fibers that offer important nutritional interventions for preventive gut health and the management of health conditions.
20+ minutes

Kitten
Feeding Kittens
Kittens should be fed to achieve normal growth and a lean, healthy body condition.
1 min to 5 min

Treats & Supplements
Supplements for Pets
Pet owners are increasingly interested in supplements for their pets. Since all supplements are not the same, their use and selection for an individual pet should be considered carefully. Veterinarians should ask about the use of supplements as part of a pet’s diet history.
6 min to 10 min
Practice Scenario
DEWEY, Feline Weight Loss
Meet Dewey, a senior cat that has lost weight.
Practice Scenario
DUFFY, Suspected Protein-Losing Enteropathy
Say hello to Duffy, a young adult dog with chronic small bowel diarrhea