

Resources

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

Ingredients in Pet Food
Soy in Pet Foods
Soy can provide nutritional advantages for pets, but pet owners often question the quality and health impacts of this ingredient.
6 min to 10 min

Ingredients in Pet Food
Sugar in Pet Foods
The small amounts of sugar in pet foods have important functions, but pet owners often view sugar as an ingredient that only adds calories and causes obesity or diabetes.
6 min to 10 min

Nutrients
The Source of Protein and Protein Quality
Protein is an essential nutrient that can be provided by both plant and animal sources. Are there differences between plant and animal proteins and what is considered a good quality protein?
6 min to 10 min

Brain & Cognitive Disorders
A Nutritional Intervention to Manage Canine Epilepsy
Watch this video to learn how a novel nutritional approach can help in the management of canine epilepsy.
1 min to 5 min

Nutrients
Fiber in Pet Food
High fiber diets are often recommended for people to support a healthy digestion. What is the role of fiber in pet foods?
6 min to 10 min

Cardiovascular Disorders
Dietary management of myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD)
Myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) is the most common heart disease in dogs. Learn about specific nutrients that play key roles in cardiac health for dogs with MMVD.
6 min to 10 min

Body Condition Assessment
Benefits of Healthy Weight
Although there are many benefits to maintaining a healthy weight in pets, many owners do not understand what a healthy weight is or the benefits for pets.
6 min to 10 min

Treats & Supplements
Supplements for Pets: A Guide for Veterinarians
Learn about supplements for pets: what they are, indications for use, and how to choose them.
6 min to 10 min

Treats & Supplements
Supplements for Pets
Pet owners are increasingly interested in supplements for their pets. Since all supplements are not the same, their use and selection for an individual pet should be considered carefully. Veterinarians should ask about the use of supplements as part of a pet’s diet history.
6 min to 10 min

Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment
Using Open-Ended Questions to Elicit Accurate Nutrition Information
Getting accurate information is the first step toward creating a solid nutrition plan.
1 min to 5 min

Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment
The Value of Nutrition Conversations
Talking about nutrition provides the best care for clients and benefits the clinic, too.
1 min to 5 min