Resources
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.
6 min to 10 min
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?
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
Cardiovascular Conditions
Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease
Read about the science behind a novel nutritional intervention for dogs with early stage MMVD.
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
Cognition Assessment
DISHAA Assessment Tool
A useful tool to monitor cognitive function in dogs.
1 min to 5 min
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.
1 min to 5 min
Fecal Scoring Assessment
Distinguishing Characteristics of Small and Large Bowel Diarrhea Chart
A practical, easy-to-use chart that helps localize diarrhea to the small or large intestine.
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
Obesity in Dogs and Cats: What is Wrong With Being Fat?
Obesity in dogs and cats: What is wrong with being fat?
1 min to 5 min
Nutritional Assessment
Effects of three diet history questions on the amount of information gained from a sample of pet owners in Ontario, Canada
Learn how question phrasing can impact the amount of diet-related information obtained from clients.
1 min to 5 min
Cardiovascular Disorders
Transforming Heart Health
A novel dietary intervention for dogs with early stage myxomatous mitral valve disease
20+ minutes