How can we address a client’s concerns that by-products in pet foods are somehow bad? 

During every client visit, nutrition conversations prove useful in a variety of ways.

Getting accurate information is the first step toward creating a solid nutrition plan.

Talking about nutrition provides the best care for clients and benefits the clinic, too.

Every client visit is an opportunity to discuss the importance of good pet nutrition.

Alternative proteins, which are generally considered protein sources other than the traditional animal sources such as beef and chicken, are increasingly being utilized in both human and pet food. What are examples of alternative proteins, and why are they used in pet food?

Say hello to Duffy, a young adult dog with chronic small bowel diarrhea

Get to know General, an indoor-outdoor senior cat.

Muscle condition scoring is a hands-on method for evaluating lean body mass that can be used as part of nutritional assessments.

Meet Jemma, an overweight, indoor-only, adult cat.

Say hello to Sophie, an indoor-only adult cat.

Read perspectives on CDS and its management from veterinary behaviorist Dr. Marie Hopfensperger.