

Resources

Healthy Cognition in Aging
Understanding Mild Age-Related Cognitive Decline in Dogs and the Role of Diet
Tailored nutrition may help slow the progression and manage the signs of mild age-related cognitive decline in dogs.
1 min to 5 min

Choosing a Pet Food
Can Dogs and Cats Eat the Same Food?
Cats and dogs have different nutritional needs, so they should be fed food specifically formulated for their species.
1 min to 5 min
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Why Distinguish Between Small and Large Bowel Diarrhea
Identifying which part of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is involved is a first step in diagnosing GI problems.
1 min to 5 min
Brain & Cognitive Disorders
Canine Epilepsy
Feeding a diet containing medium chain triglycerides may be a useful adjunct to anticonvulsant medications in dogs with refractory idiopathic epilepsy.
1 min to 5 min
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Canine Immunosuppressant-Responsive Enteropathy (Inflammatory Bowel Disease)
Diet modification can play an important role in a multimodal approach to managing dogs with immunosuppressant-responsive enteropathy.
6 min to 10 min

Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment
How to Start a Nutrition Conversation With a Client
During every client visit, nutrition conversations prove useful in a variety of ways.
1 min to 5 min

Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment
Using Open-Ended Questions to Elicit Accurate Nutrition Information
Getting accurate information is the first step toward creating a solid nutrition plan.
1 min to 5 min

Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment
The Value of Nutrition Conversations
Talking about nutrition provides the best care for clients and benefits the clinic, too.
1 min to 5 min

Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment
When to Start Having Nutrition Conversations
Every client visit is an opportunity to discuss the importance of good pet nutrition.
1 min to 5 min

Ingredients in Pet Food
Alternative Proteins in Pet Food
Alternative proteins, which are generally considered protein sources other than the traditional animal sources such as beef and chicken, are increasingly being utilized in both human and pet food. What are examples of alternative proteins, and why are they used in pet food?
6 min to 10 min

Treats & Supplements
Puppies and Adult Dogs: Feeding Treats
Excessive treating can increase the pet’s risk of becoming overweight.
1 min to 5 min

Nutrition Conversation Tips, Nutritional Assessment
Fitting Nutrition Conversations Into Short Appointment Times
How to talk about nutrition with clients without changing the team’s current workflow.
1 min to 5 min