Species
Category
Type
Read/Watch time
Choosing a Pet Food
Cats and dogs have different nutritional needs, so they should be fed food specifically formulated for their species.
1 min to 5 min
Feeding either wet or dry commercial cat foods, or a combination of both, will provide cats with a complete and balanced diet.
This glossary defines the key phrases used to describe commercial pet foods and explains the roles of two important associations.
Nutritional Assessment
An extended nutritional evaluation is important for pets at risk for nutrition-related problems.
Nutrients
Cats need to obtain adequate taurine from food, which makes this amino acid an essential one.
Practice Scenario
Get to know Sparks, a young, adult cat with pruritus.
Get to know Muffin, an obese, but otherwise healthy, adult cat
Dermatological Disorders
The terms “food allergy” and “food intolerance” are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same. How do they compare, and how are they diagnosed and managed?
6 min to 10 min
Dental/Oral Health Disorders
Nutrition can play a role in the prevention and management of periodontal disease in dogs and cats.