blue gradient background
CentreSquare Logo

This page has a list of all CentreSquare resources.

Resources

Effects of three diet history questions on the amount of information gained from a sample of pet owners in Ontario, Canada

Nutritional Assessment

Effects of three diet history questions on the amount of information gained from a sample of pet owners in Ontario, Canada

Learn how question phrasing can impact the amount of diet-related information obtained from clients.​

Canine Epilepsy: Nutrition as a Powerful Adjunct Therapy

Brain & Cognitive Disorders

Canine Epilepsy: Nutrition as a Powerful Adjunct Therapy

Idiopathic epilepsy is the #1 chronic neurologic condition diagnosed in dogs.

VIEW PAPER

1 min to 5 min

The Aging Brain

Healthy Cognition in Aging

The Aging Brain

Similar to humans, aging in pets results in numerous metabolic, functional and physical changes in the brain.

VIEW RESEARCH

1 min to 5 min

Effects of Diet Restriction on Life Span and Age-Related Changes in Dogs

Feeding Management

Effects of Diet Restriction on Life Span and Age-Related Changes in Dogs

See results from the 14-Year Purina Life Span Study.

Feeding Guidelines on Pet Food Labels

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.

VIEW HOT TOPIC

6 min to 10 min

Maintaining Healthy Weight

Body Condition Assessment

Maintaining Healthy Weight

Maintaining a healthy weight in pets provides many health advantages, but many pet owners are uncertain about how to manage their pet’s weight.

VIEW HOT TOPIC

6 min to 10 min

Minerals in Pet Foods

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.

VIEW HOT TOPIC

6 min to 10 min

Nutrition and Heart Health

Heart Health

Nutrition and Heart Health

The heart is a vital organ that relies on specific nutrients and a continuous supply of energy to support and maintain a regular rate and rhythm, yet the role of nutrition in pets’ cardiac health is often overlooked.

VIEW HOT TOPIC

6 min to 10 min

Nutrition and Urinary Tract Health in Cats

Lower Urinary Tract Health

Nutrition and Urinary Tract Health in Cats

Feline lower urinary tract diseases (FLUTDs) have a multi-factorial etiology. Diet can play an important role as part of the overall management.

VIEW HOT TOPIC

6 min to 10 min

Prebiotics

Ingredients in Pet Food

Prebiotics

Purina was the first to use prebiotics in pet food and is a leader in the field. What are the benefits of prebiotics to pets?

VIEW HOT TOPIC

6 min to 10 min

Protein and Senior Pets

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.

VIEW HOT TOPIC

6 min to 10 min

Protein in Food Allergies

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.

VIEW HOT TOPIC

6 min to 10 min