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
Abnormal Body Condition
Obesity has many adverse impacts on pet health. Dietary therapy is a cornerstone of weight management in dogs and cats.
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Nutritional strategies can improve recovery from orthopedic injuries in pets.
Body Condition Assessment
The Purina Body Condition System is an easy and practical tool for assessing a pet's body composition.
Read about the strategies, including nutrition, Bryan Torres, DVM, PhD, DACVS-SA, DACVSMR utilizes early in osteoarthritis management.
Treats & Supplements
Kelly S. Swanson, PhD, explains the importance of gut health, what dysbiosis means, and the value of using a synbiotic supplement.
Cachexia is the loss of lean body mass and body weight that occurs with disease, and targeted nutrition can help address this adverse condition.
Sarcopenia is the age-related loss of lean body mass that occurs unrelated to disease. Targeted nutrition may help delay some changes in body weight and body composition of older pets.
Dental/Oral Health Disorders
Nutrition can play a role in the prevention and management of periodontal disease in dogs and cats.