

Resources

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.
6 min to 10 min

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?
6 min to 10 min

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.
1 min to 5 min

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.
1 min to 5 min

Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment
How Should Veterinary Teams Evaluate Nutrition Information?
Separating the science from the "sell" when evaluating nutrition information.
1 min to 5 min

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.
1 min to 5 min

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.
6 min to 10 min

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.
6 min to 10 min

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.
6 min to 10 min

Adult Dog
Maintenance Nutrition for Healthy Adult Dogs
Every adult dog has unique nutritional needs. Tailored nutrition can help them live long, healthy lives.
1 min to 5 min

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.
1 min to 5 min

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.
1 min to 5 min