

Resources

Dermatological Disorders
Volume 5: Nutritional Management of Allergic Skin Disease
Discover the power of nutrition in the diagnosis and management of two common skin conditions, adverse food reactions and atopic dermatitis, and the effects these conditions can have on other systems in the body.
16 min to 20 min

Ingredients in Pet Food
Understanding Postbiotics and Their Effects on Gastrointestinal and Host Health
Postbiotics contain dead microorganisms and/or their components, but they still provide biological benefits for the microbiome and overall health. Learn more about this emerging topic in microbiome science.
20+ minutes

Ingredients in Pet Food
The nutritional benefit of including organs in dog and cat food
Pet owners often ask veterinary health care providers why organs are included in pet food. There are nutritional advantages to including organs, and utilizing organs in dog and cat food is also beneficial for the environment.
6 min to 10 min

Ingredients in Pet Food
Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) in pet food
Although medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) do not supply essential fatty acids and thus should not be the only dietary fat source in pet food, 1 studies show supplementing MCTs in the diet can provide health benefits to some dogs.
6 min to 10 min

Feeding Management
Feeding the finicky feline
Encouraging picky cats to eat can be frustrating for veterinary health care providers and pet owners alike. Managing medical conditions and stress and implementing strategies to improve food intake can help finicky felines meet their energy and nutrient needs. These strategies apply to hospitalized cats and cats in a home environment.
6 min to 10 min

Cognition Assessment
Epilepsy Questionnaire
This screening form provides a practical, easy-to-use questionnaire that can help clients provide important information for the diagnosis of idiopathic epilepsy in dogs.
1 min to 5 min

Treats & Supplements
Probiotic Taxonomy and Taxonomic Changes
Probiotic taxonomy can seem daunting to veterinary health care teams and pet owners alike. Understanding taxonomic changes, or changes to the genus and/or species name of a probiotic, can help improve communication with owners about supplements.
6 min to 10 min

Cardiovascular Disorders
Transforming Heart Health
A novel dietary intervention for dogs with early stage myxomatous mitral valve disease
20+ minutes

Nutrients
Carbohydrates in Pet Food
Dietary carbohydrates in pet food help meet the pet’s physiological need for glucose. However, due to the ancestral origins of dogs and cats, some owners may question whether carbohydrates should be a part of their pets’ diet.
6 min to 10 min

Feeding Management, Pet Food Labels
Feeding Guidelines on Pet Food Labels
Feeding guidelines are designed to help owners determine the quantity of food to feed their pets to ensure an optimal body condition, but owners may be unsure how to use them.
6 min to 10 min

Cardiovascular Disorders
ACVIM Classification of Heart Disease and Heart Failure in Dogs with MMVD
View a short video about the ACVIM classification of heart disease.
1 min to 5 min

Cognition Assessment
DISHAA Assessment Tool
A useful tool to monitor cognitive function in dogs.
1 min to 5 min