

Resources

Immunity
Nutrition and the Immune System
Good nutrition is essential to ensure a strong immune system throughout the life of cats and dogs. Age, disease or stress can all affect the immune system. Diet plays an important role to optimize immune function and ultimately strengthen the natural defense and immune response.
6 min to 10 min
Dermatological Disorders
Zinc-Responsive Dermatosis in Dogs
Nutritional management usually leads to resolution of clinical signs for dogs with zinc-responsive dermatosis.
1 min to 5 min
Renal & Urinary Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in Dogs
Nutritional management plays a key role in caring for dogs with chronic kidney disease.
1 min to 5 min
Renal & Urinary Disorders
Feline Struvite Urolithiasis
Nutrition plays an important role in managing struvite urolithiasis and reducing the risk of recurrence in cats.
1 min to 5 min

Body Condition Assessment
How to Perform a Body Condition Assessment - Cat
Assess a cat's Body Condition Score in just 3 simple steps.
1 min to 5 min
Body Condition Assessment, Nutritional Assessment
MER Calculator for Cats
Using your patient’s age group with current weight and body condition score, this feeding calculator will provide estimated daily caloric needs to reach or maintain ideal body condition.
1 min to 5 min

Body Condition Assessment
Evaluating Your Cat’s Body Condition
Assess your cat's Body Condition in just 3 simple steps.
1 min to 5 min

Body Condition Assessment
Feline Body Condition System Sheet
A visual aid to the Purina Body Condition Score System for cats.
1 min to 5 min

Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment
How Should Veterinary Teams Evaluate Nutrition Information?
Separating the science from the "sell" when evaluating nutrition information.
1 min to 5 min

Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment
How Can the Veterinary Health Care Team Address Nutrition Questions
Every member of the clinic staff can promote good information about nutrition.
1 min to 5 min

Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment
How to Make a Dietary Recommendation
Identifying the four key components of an effective dietary recommendation.
1 min to 5 min

Changing Diets
Switching Pet Foods - Cats
Gradually transitioning onto a new diet minimizes the risk of stomach upset.
1 min to 5 min