

Resources

Brain & Cognitive Disorders
A Comprehensive Approach to NUTRITIONAL MANAGEMENT OF CANINE IDIOPATHIC EPILEPSY
Metabolic dysfunction in the brain is both a cause and a consequence of epileptic seizures. Learn how diet, as part of a comprehensive approach to managing epilepsy, may reduce seizure frequency and improve a dog’s quality of life.
20+ minutes

Abnormal Body Condition
Lean Body Mass & Protein
Discover the importance of Lean Body Mass (LBM) in overall health for dogs and cats, and the role a high-protein diet can play in slowing LBM loss.
11 min to 15 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

Healthy Cognition in Aging
The Aging Brain
Similar to humans, aging in pets results in numerous metabolic, functional and physical changes in the brain.
1 min to 5 min

Senior Dog
Epilepsy
Learn more about epilepsy and the research by Purina in partnership with the Royal Veterinary College of London.
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

CentreSquare Hacks How-to Videos
Short videos with helpful tips on how to use CentreSquare resources for effective nutrition conversations in daily practice.
1 min to 5 min

Abnormal Body Condition, Excess Body Weight
Communicating With Pet Owners About Canine and Feline Obesity
Positive, productive client conversations about pet obesity are possible through the use of communication strategies focused on health-related outcomes, quality of life, and the importance of the human-animal bond.
1 min to 5 min

Client Communication, Nutritional Assessment
Addressing Communication Challenges With Clients
Learn why effective communication about pet nutrition is essential for improving pet health outcomes, building client trust, and fostering collaboration between pet owners and veterinary health care teams.
1 min to 5 min

Feeding Management, Nutritional Assessment
Appetite Management in Hospitalized Dogs and Cats
Hospitalized patients are at risk for malnutrition, whether they are experiencing an acute or chronic condition. Recognition and treatment of malnutrition should be prioritized in hospitalized dogs and cats to improve health outcomes.
1 min to 5 min

Client Communication
Communication Skills for Owner Adherence
Learn how agenda setting, a specific communication strategy, can improve client satisfaction, their adherence to veterinary recommendations, and appointment efficiency.
1 min to 5 min
Dermatological Disorders, Gastrointestinal Disorders
Applications for HYDROLYZED PROTEIN DIETS in Dermatologic and Gastrointestinal Diseases
Learn about adverse food reactions and how hydrolyzed protein diets can be used for the management of certain skin and gastrointestinal conditions.
16 min to 20 min