

Resources
Microbiome
Managing the Gut Microbiome
Diet, a controllable factor that influences the gut microbiome, offers a daily opportunity to contribute to gut health.
1 min to 5 min
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Feline Chronic Gastroenteropathy
Nutritional interventions are an important part of the management of cats with chronic gastroenteropathy.
6 min to 10 min
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Intestinal Lymphangiectasia in Dogs
Restricting dietary fat is a critical nutritional modification in the management of dogs with lymphangiectasia.
1 min to 5 min
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Developmental Orthopedic Conditions
Diet may play a role in developmental orthopedic conditions and in management of secondary osteoarthritis.
1 min to 5 min
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Canine Hip Dysplasia
Diet may play a role in hip dysplasia and in management of secondary osteoarthritis.
1 min to 5 min
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Canine Osteoarthritis
Nutrition can play a key role in the management of osteoarthritis in dogs.
1 min to 5 min
Renal & Urinary Disorders
Canine Calcium Oxalate Urolithiasis
Nutrition plays an important role in reducing the risk of recurrence of calcium oxalate urolithiasis in dogs.
1 min to 5 min

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

Feeding Management
Toxic Foods for Dogs and Cats
Many common food items found in kitchens are potentially harmful to dogs and cats.
1 min to 5 min

Feeding Philosophies
Considerations for Feeding Gluten-Free Diets to Pets
Following the human nutrition trend, gluten-free foods are becoming increasingly popular for pets.
1 min to 5 min

Making a Diet Recommendation
Components of Nutritional Assessment
Nutritional assessment uses an iterative process to make specific diet recommendations tailored to individual dogs and cats.
1 min to 5 min

Nutritional Assessment
Taking a Good Diet History
The only way to know what each patient really eats is to ask ꟷ and document the information in the medical record.
1 min to 5 min