Postbiotics contain dead microorganisms and/or their components, but they still provide biological benefits for the microbiome and overall health. Learn more about this emerging topic in microbiome science.

Pet owners often ask veterinary health care providers why organs are included in pet food. There are nutritional advantages to including organs, and utilizing organs in dog and cat food is also beneficial for the environment.

Although medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) do not supply essential fatty acids and thus should not be the only dietary fat source in pet food, 1 studies show supplementing MCTs in the diet can provide health benefits to some dogs.

Encouraging picky cats to eat can be frustrating for veterinary health care providers and pet owners alike. Managing medical conditions and stress and implementing strategies to improve food intake can help finicky felines meet their energy and nutrient needs. These strategies apply to hospitalized cats and cats in a home environment.

By-products are a safe and nutritious ingredient, but pet owners may perceive that pet foods containing by-products are low-quality.

Share this handout with pet owners so they understand the importance of obtaining your recommendation on which supplement(s) to give their pet.

Information you can use to help pet owners understand why they should choose a complete and balanced diet to support their pet’s health. 

Probiotics have a multitude of uses in veterinary medicine, including for healthy digestion, immune function, and anxious behaviors.

Manufacturing dry pet food is a science that has been studied extensively to safely produce complete and balanced diets that have all the nutrients that pets need to thrive. Understanding the production methods and benefits of dry kibble can help improve communication with owners about commercial pet food.

Probiotics are a nutritional intervention that may help manage pet health issues from gastrointestinal tract and beyond.

Pets who are finicky, fussy or not interested in food can be a challenge.

Discover how food aversion and avoidance develop in pets; gain expert tips to prevent, recognize, and manage these behaviors; and learn how to help owners avoid reinforcing poor appetite behaviors.