

Resources

Lower Urinary Tract Health, Renal & Urinary Disorders
Volume 1: Dealing With Frustrating Feline Elimination Disorders
Learn about common causes of feline lower urinary tract disease and important strategies to manage these cases, including nutrition, environmental modification, and increasing hydration.
16 min to 20 min

Senior Cat
Feeding Senior Cats
Nutrition tailored to the unique needs of senior cats can help them live longer, healthier lives.
1 min to 5 min

Kitten, Puppy
Decreased Energy Needs in Pets After Spaying or Neutering
Neutering may increase a pet’s risk for becoming overweight or obese.
1 min to 5 min

Choosing a Pet Food
Why Choose a Small Breed Dog Food
Learn why small dogs can benefit from a food specifically formulated for them.
1 min to 5 min

Renal & Urinary Disorders
Canine Calcium Oxalate Urolithiasis
Nutrition plays an important role in reducing the risk of recurrence of calcium oxalate urolithiasis in dogs.
1 min to 5 min

Feeding Management
Toxic Foods for Dogs and Cats
Many common food items found in kitchens are potentially harmful to dogs and cats.
1 min to 5 min

Nutritional Assessment
Taking a Good Diet History
The only way to know what each patient really eats is to ask ꟷ and document the information in the medical record.
1 min to 5 min

Choosing a Pet Food
What Is the Difference Between Dry, Semi-Moist and Wet Pet Foods?
Commercial pet foods are available in different forms, each providing different features and benefits for owners and pets.
1 min to 5 min

Gastrointestinal Disorders
Canine Acute Gastroenteritis / Gastroenteropathy
Short-term diet modification is an important part of any treatment plan for acute gastroenteropathy.
1 min to 5 min

Body Condition Assessment
The Purina Body Condition System
The Purina Body Condition System is an easy and practical tool for assessing a pet's body composition.
1 min to 5 min

Nutrients
Why Is Taurine Considered an Essential Nutrient for Cats?
Cats need to obtain adequate taurine from food, which makes this amino acid an essential one.
1 min to 5 min

Cardiovascular Disorders
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) in Cats
Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) caused by taurine deficiency in cats was once a common diagnosis for feline heart disease. Today, DCM accounts for less than 10% of feline heart disease. Good nutrition plays many roles in heart health.
1 min to 5 min