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Purina Fecal Scoring Chart

Fecal Scoring Assessment

Purina Fecal Scoring Chart

The Purina Fecal Scoring Chart is a practical, easy-to-use tool that can help clients describe their pets’ stools.

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1 min to 5 min

Obesity in Dogs and Cats: What is Wrong With Being Fat?

Obesity in Dogs and Cats: What is Wrong With Being Fat?

Obesity in dogs and cats: What is wrong with being fat?

Five-Year Longitudinal Study on Limited Food Consumption and Development of Osteoarthritis in Coxofemoral Joints of Dogs

Five-Year Longitudinal Study on Limited Food Consumption and Development of Osteoarthritis in Coxofemoral Joints of Dogs

See results from the 14-Year Purina Life Span Study.

Evaluation of the Effect of Limited Food Consumption on Radiographic Evidence of Osteoarthritis in Dogs

Evaluation of the Effect of Limited Food Consumption on Radiographic Evidence of Osteoarthritis in Dogs

See results from the 14-Year Purina Life Span Study.

Minerals in Pet Foods

Nutrients

Minerals in Pet Foods

Minerals are one of six nutrient groups in pet food that dogs and cats need for optimal health. Learn more about the minerals that contribute to healthy body function.

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6 min to 10 min

Nutrition and Heart Health

Heart Health

Nutrition and Heart Health

The heart is a vital organ that relies on specific nutrients and a continuous supply of energy to support and maintain a regular rate and rhythm, yet the role of nutrition in pets’ cardiac health is often overlooked.

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6 min to 10 min

Protein in Food Allergies

Nutrients

Protein in Food Allergies

Food allergies are not common in dogs and cats, but pet owners often believe that a pet’s skin or intestinal symptoms are allergic reactions to specific food ingredients.

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6 min to 10 min

Salt in Pet Food

Ingredients in Pet Food

Salt in Pet Food

Salt is an important component in pet foods and is involved in a number of critical functions in the body. With recommendations to restrict salt intake in people, does the same apply to pets?

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6 min to 10 min

Fats in Pet Food

Nutrients

Fats in Pet Food

Fat is an important nutrient for pets. What is its function, and are there differences in the fat requirements of pets and people?

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6 min to 10 min

Soy in Pet Foods

Ingredients in Pet Food

Soy in Pet Foods

Soy can provide nutritional advantages for pets, but pet owners often question the quality and health impacts of this ingredient.

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6 min to 10 min

Sugar in Pet Foods

Ingredients in Pet Food

Sugar in Pet Foods

The small amounts of sugar in pet foods have important functions, but pet owners often view sugar as an ingredient that only adds calories and causes obesity or diabetes.

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6 min to 10 min

The Source of Protein and Protein Quality

Nutrients

The Source of Protein and Protein Quality

Protein is an essential nutrient that can be provided by both plant and animal sources. Are there differences between plant and animal proteins and what is considered a good quality protein?

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6 min to 10 min