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Discover how we use proven nutritional science to help pets live better, longer lives.
About Us
The right nutrition can make the difference between a pet that's going to thrive versus one that's just going to survive.
But it can be difficult to find time to translate the latest science into practical knowledge you can use in your daily practice.
At the Purina Institute, we transform nutrition science into actionable information that you can put into practice to benefit your patients. And through the Purina Institute’s extensive online resources, publications and scientific programs, you can stay armed with the unbiased, science-based nutrition information you need to help pets live better, longer lives.
Backed by science
The Purina Institute partners with hundreds of the world’s most respected animal scientists, nutritionists and thought leaders – who are pioneering the latest science and unearthing powerful breakthroughs – to unlock the power of nutrition science to help pets live better, longer lives.
Advancing Brain Health
Nutritional innovations can help manage age-related cognitive changes in dogs and cats.
Transforming Heart Health
A specific nutrient blend can help slow heart disease progression in dogs with early-stage myxomatour mitral valve disease.
Neutralizing Cat Allergens
A novel nutritional approach to neutralizing Fel d 1, the major cat allergen, is helping keep cats in their loving homes.
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Promoting Gastrointestinal Health
Nutritional interventions including probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics can support gut microbiome to help improve health and boost immunity.
Extending A Healthy Life
Specic nutritional approaches can slow the onset of age-related health issues.
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Exploring Molecular Nutrition
By analyzing DNA, RNA, proteins, metabolites and gut bacterial populations, scientists identify new ways that nutrition can benet every pet.
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"Knowing that there's science behind your recommendations that you're going to make for nutrition helps build trust and helps explain to the clients why you might be changing a diet or recommending a particular dietary intervention."
Caroline Mansfield BSc, BVMS, MVM, PhD, MANZCVS, DECVIM-CA
Easily Accessible Resources
The Purina Institute’s extensive resources help equip veterinary professionals with unbiased, science-based information to help you build on your nutrition expertise and put the power of nutrition into practice. Here are some of the ways the Purina Institute is helping veterinary professionals unlock the power of nutrition to further improve and extend pet health:
Explore CentreSquare® from the Purina Institute – a toolkit of resources that facilitates client-friendly pet nutrition conversations. Whether you have 5 minutes or 30 minutes, you will find something helpful and relevant on CentreSquare®.
Discover the crucial role that microbiomes play in maintaining pet health on the Microbiome Forum and learn about the many facets of microbiome science in a clinically relevant context.
Enhance your knowledge, professional skills and career satisfaction with our complimentary pet nutrition educational content which features leading veterinary experts from around the world.