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NUTRITIONAL & CLINICAL ASSESSMENT TOOLS

Resources to help evaluate a pet's current nutrition and guide nutrition recommendations.

Resources

Distinguishing Characteristics of Small and Large Bowel Diarrhea Chart

Fecal Scoring Assessment

Distinguishing Characteristics of Small and Large Bowel Diarrhea Chart

A practical, easy-to-use chart that helps localize diarrhea to the small or large intestine.

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1 min to 5 min

Benefits of Healthy Weight

Body Condition Assessment

Benefits of Healthy Weight

Although there are many benefits to maintaining a healthy weight in pets, many owners do not understand what a healthy weight is or the benefits for pets.

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6 min to 10 min

MER Calculator for Cats

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.

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1 min to 5 min

Evaluating Your Cat’s Body Condition

Body Condition Assessment

Evaluating Your Cat’s Body Condition

Assess your cat's Body Condition in just 3 simple steps.​

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1 min to 5 min

Feline Body Condition System Sheet

Body Condition Assessment

Feline Body Condition System Sheet

A visual aid to the Purina Body Condition Score System for cats.​

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1 min to 5 min

Canine Body Condition System Sheet

Body Condition Assessment

Canine Body Condition System Sheet

A visual aid to the Purina Body Condition Score System for dogs.​

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1 min to 5 min

How to Perform a Body Condition Assessment - Dog

Body Condition Assessment

How to Perform a Body Condition Assessment - Dog

Assess a dog's Body Condition Score in just 3 simple steps.​

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1 min to 5 min

MER Calculator for Dogs

Nutritional Assessment

MER Calculator for Dogs

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.

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1 min to 5 min

Evaluating Your Dog’s Body Condition

Body Condition Assessment

Evaluating Your Dog’s Body Condition

Assess your dog's Body Condition in just 3 simple steps.​

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1 min to 5 min

How to Perform a Body Condition Assessment - Cat

Body Condition Assessment

How to Perform a Body Condition Assessment - Cat

Assess a cat's Body Condition Score in just 3 simple steps.​

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1 min to 5 min

3D Body Condition Score Tool

Body Condition Assessment

3D Body Condition Score Tool

A 3D interactive tool for easy body condition assessment of dogs and cats.

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1 min to 5 min

Feeding for Success: Tips for an Effective Food Elimination Trial

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.

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1 min to 5 min