Resources
Body Condition Assessment
3D Body Condition Score Tool
A 3D interactive tool for easy body condition assessment of dogs and cats.
1 min to 5 min
Dermatological Disorders, Gastrointestinal Disorders
Feeding for Success: Tips for an Effective Food Elimination Trial
Share these tips with pet owners to help them understand what makes a food elimination trial successful.
1 min to 5 min
Dermatological Disorders
Volume 5: Nutritional Management of Allergic Skin Disease
Discover the power of nutrition in the diagnosis and management of two common skin conditions, adverse food reactions and atopic dermatitis, and the effects these conditions can have on other systems in the body.
16 min to 20 min
Cat Allergen Management
A Transformational Approach to Managing Fel d 1, the Major Cat Allergen
Learn about human allergies to Fel d 1, the major cat allergen, and how a dietary intervention for the cat can help reduce Fel d 1 and improve allergy management.
20+ minutes
Ingredients in Pet Food
Understanding Postbiotics and Their Effects on Gastrointestinal and Host Health
Postbiotics contain dead microorganisms and/or their components, but they still provide biological benefits for the microbiome and overall health. Learn more about this emerging topic in microbiome science.
20+ minutes
Dermatological Disorders, Gastrointestinal Disorders
Applications for HYDROLYZED PROTEIN DIETS in Dermatologic and Gastrointestinal Diseases
Learn about adverse food reactions and how hydrolyzed protein diets can be used for the management of certain skin and gastrointestinal conditions.
16 min to 20 min
Feeding Management
Volume 6: Feeding Behavior and Appetite Management
Learn about ways food preferences can develop, strategies to improve appetite in hospitalized patients, and how behavioral medicine can influence food consumption in dogs and cats at home.
16 min to 20 min
Treats & Supplements
Understanding Probiotics And Their Impact On Pet Health
Probiotics have a multitude of uses in veterinary medicine, including for healthy digestion, immune function, and anxious behaviors.
16 min to 20 min
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Changing Paradigms in Diarrhea Management: A Panel Discussion
In this adaptation of the Purina Institute Microbiome Forum Round Table 2024, learn from an expert panel why the focus should be avoiding antibiotics in acute diarrhea, how to manage cases, especially with diet, and how to effectively communicate these shifts in management.
6 min to 10 min
Choosing a Pet Food
The Nutritional Value of Dry Pet Food
Manufacturing dry pet food is a science that has been studied extensively to safely produce complete and balanced diets that have all the nutrients that pets need to thrive. Understanding the production methods and benefits of dry kibble can help improve communication with owners about commercial pet food.
6 min to 10 min
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Demystifying Adverse Food Reactions: A Panel Discussion
Learn more about elimination diet trials for pets with suspected adverse food reactions and how to address challenges pet owners may face during a dietary trial in this discussion featuring veterinary dermatologist, Dr. Domenico Santoro, and internal medicine specialist, Dr. Frédéric Gaschen.
6 min to 10 min
Feeding Philosophies, Ingredients in Pet Food
Volume 7: Nutritional Sustainability
Gain understanding about sustainability considerations specific to pet food, the use of sustainable ingredients in pet food, and communicating with clients about sustainable ingredients.
16 min to 20 min