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.

Jessica Quimby, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, explains the dangers of dehydration in cats with chronic kidney disease and provides strategies to help owners assess and address cat hydration status.

Kelly S. Swanson, PhD, explains the importance of gut health, what dysbiosis means, and the value of using a synbiotic supplement.​

Frédéric Gaschen, Dr.med.vet., Dr.habil., with Louisiana State University's School of Veterinary Medicine, explains when to suspect a dog's diet as a potential cause of chronic diarrhea and what to consider when choosing an elimination diet.​

Nutrition plays a critical role in successful feline reproduction and in supporting development and growth of healthy kittens before and after birth.