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Feeding Pets for Weight Loss

Excess Body Weight

Feeding Pets for Weight Loss

Up to 63% of pet cats and 59.3% of pet dogs are overweight or obese, and this condition is linked with serious health risks. However, many pet owners do not recognize their dog or cat is overweight or how nutrition can help manage healthy weight–and a healthier life—for their pet.

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6 min to 10 min

Essential Fatty Acids in Pet Food

Nutrients

Essential Fatty Acids in Pet Food

Pets obtain essential fatty acids from their diet. What are these fatty acids, and how do they support pet health?

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6 min to 10 min

Body Condition System Progress Chart Dog

Body Condition Assessment

Body Condition System Progress Chart Dog

The Progress Chart should be used with the Canine Body Condition System Sheet to help track a pet’s weight loss or gain.

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1 min to 5 min

How do I choose a healthy food for my cat?

Choosing a Pet Food

How do I choose a healthy food for my cat?

What pet owners should consider when choosing a food for their cat. 

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1 min to 5 min

How Should Veterinary Teams Evaluate Nutrition Information?

Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment

How Should Veterinary Teams Evaluate Nutrition Information?

Separating the science from the "sell" when evaluating nutrition information.

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1 min to 5 min

Body Condition System Progress Chart Cat

Body Condition Assessment

Body Condition System Progress Chart Cat

The Progress Chart should be used with the Feline Body Condition System Sheet to help track a pet’s weight loss or gain.

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1 min to 5 min

Nutrition and Urinary Tract Health in Cats

Lower Urinary Tract Health

Nutrition and Urinary Tract Health in Cats

Feline lower urinary tract diseases (FLUTDs) have a multi-factorial etiology. Diet can play an important role as part of the overall management.

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6 min to 10 min

Vegetarian Diets for Pets

Feeding Philosophies

Vegetarian Diets for Pets

Vegetarians may choose a meat free diet for many reasons including concerns for health, animal welfare, and environmental sustainability. For similar reasons, some pet owners may wonder if a vegetarian diet is an acceptable option for their pet.

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6 min to 10 min

By-Products

Ingredients in Pet Food

By-Products

By-products are a safe and nutritious ingredient, but pet owners may perceive that pet foods containing by-products are low-quality.

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6 min to 10 min

Maintenance Nutrition for Healthy Adult Dogs

Adult Dog

Maintenance Nutrition for Healthy Adult Dogs

Every adult dog has unique nutritional needs. Tailored nutrition can help them live long, healthy lives.

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1 min to 5 min

Addressing Pet Obesity When an Owner is Unaware of the Problem

Excess Body Weight, Nutrition Conversation Tips

Addressing Pet Obesity When an Owner is Unaware of the Problem

Watch Dr. Julie Churchill and Dr. Sarah Abood role-play a veterinarian’s conversation with a client who is unaware her dog Benny is obese.

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1 min to 5 min

How to Make a Dietary Recommendation for a Healthy Cat

Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment

How to Make a Dietary Recommendation for a Healthy Cat

Watch Dr. Sarah Abood and Dr. Julie Churchill role-play a discussion between a veterinarian and pet owner about what and how to feed a senior cat.

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1 min to 5 min