Species
Category
Type
Read/Watch time
Kitten, Puppy
Neutering may increase a pet’s risk for becoming overweight or obese.
1 min to 5 min
Nutrition Conversation Tips
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.
Abnormal Body Condition
Obesity has many adverse impacts on pet health. Dietary therapy is a cornerstone of weight management in dogs and cats.
Discussing this sensitive topic starts with the health and wellbeing of the pet in mind.
Pancreatic Disorders
Nutrition plays an important role in the management of diabetic dogs.
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Nutrition can play a key role in the management of osteoarthritis in dogs.
Nutritional strategies can improve recovery from orthopedic injuries in pets.
Adult Dog, Puppy
Maintaining a lean body condition from puppyhood and throughout life is associated with increased longevity and delayed onset of signs of chronic disease.
Body Condition Assessment
The Purina Body Condition System is an easy and practical tool for assessing a pet's body composition.