Adult Cat, Practice Scenario
Meet Jemma, an overweight, indoor-only, adult cat.
Indoor Cats, Practice Scenario
Say hello to Sophie, an indoor-only adult cat.
Nutrition Conversation Tips
Discussing this sensitive topic starts with the health and wellbeing of the pet in mind.
1 min to 5 min
Nutrition Conversation Tips
Exploring different ways to discuss a potentially sensitive issue with clients.
1 min to 5 min
Nutrition Conversation Tips
Talking about nutrition provides the best care for clients and benefits the clinic, too.
1 min to 5 min
Nutrition Conversation Tips
How to talk about nutrition with clients without changing the team’s current workflow.
1 min to 5 min
Practice Scenario
Get to know Muffin, an obese, but otherwise healthy, adult cat
Brain & Cognitive Disorders
Read how general practitioner Dr. Kelsey Bertamus approaches both monitoring the cognitive health of her canine patients and helping clients understand a diagnosis of CDS.
1 min to 5 min
Should you choose wet or dry food for senior pets?
Click To RevealThe choice of whether to feed a senior pet wet or dry food is ultimately dependent on the individual pet and owner's preferences. However, in certain cases, wet food can offer benefits for the older pet: Wet food is softer and easier for senior pets with missing teeth or other advanced dental issues to chew. Wet food, due to its high moisture content, may help keep senior pets hydrated.
Providing multiple water bowls can also help encourage drinking. Senior pets may have a decreased sense of smell and taste, which can affect appetite. Gently warming the food can help enhance its aroma and flavor. Whether feeding wet or dry food, food and water bowls should be located where senior pets can reach them easily. Elevating bowls a few inches off the ground may help senior pets with arthritis.