
Resources

Ingredients in Pet Food
The nutritional benefit of including organs in dog and cat food
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.
6 min to 10 min

Ingredients in Pet Food
Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) in pet food
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.
6 min to 10 min

Feeding Management
Feeding the finicky feline
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.
6 min to 10 min

Treats & Supplements
Probiotic Taxonomy and Taxonomic Changes
Probiotic taxonomy can seem daunting to veterinary health care teams and pet owners alike. Understanding taxonomic changes, or changes to the genus and/or species name of a probiotic, can help improve communication with owners about supplements.
6 min to 10 min

Nutrients
Carbohydrates in Pet Food
Dietary carbohydrates in pet food help meet the pet’s physiological need for glucose. However, due to the ancestral origins of dogs and cats, some owners may question whether carbohydrates should be a part of their pets’ diet.
6 min to 10 min

Nutrients
Essential Fatty Acids in Pet Food
Pets obtain essential fatty acids from their diet. What are these fatty acids, and how do they support pet health?
6 min to 10 min

Feeding Management, Pet Food Labels
Feeding Guidelines on Pet Food Labels
Feeding guidelines are designed to help owners determine the quantity of food to feed their pets to ensure an optimal body condition, but owners may be unsure how to use them.
6 min to 10 min

Nutrients
Minerals in Pet Foods
Minerals are one of six nutrient groups in pet food that dogs and cats need for optimal health. Learn more about the minerals that contribute to healthy body function.
6 min to 10 min

Nutrients
Protein and Senior Pets
Protein is a key nutrient for dogs and cats and a source of amino acids, the 'building blocks' used to build new proteins in the body. Irrespective of the pet’s age, protein plays many important roles in the body.
6 min to 10 min

Nutrients
Protein in Food Allergies
Food allergies are not common in dogs and cats, but pet owners often believe that a pet’s skin or intestinal symptoms are allergic reactions to specific food ingredients.
6 min to 10 min

Ingredients in Pet Food
Salt in Pet Food
Salt is an important component in pet foods and is involved in a number of critical functions in the body. With recommendations to restrict salt intake in people, does the same apply to pets?
6 min to 10 min

Nutrients
Fats in Pet Food
Fat is an important nutrient for pets. What is its function, and are there differences in the fat requirements of pets and people?
6 min to 10 min