

Resources
Nutrients
Volume 10: Applications of Fatty Acid Metabolism
Learn more about how specific fatty acids impact skin health, the role of omega-3 fatty acids in managing osteoarthritis, and the benefits of MCTs in supporting cognitive function.
16 min to 20 min
Senior Cat, Senior Dog
Volume 11: Healthy Aging
Discover expert insights on healthy aging, including the concept of biological age, nutritional management of sarcopenia, and considerations for digestive health for senior pets.
16 min to 20 min

Adult Cat, Adult Dog
Decreased Energy Needs in Pets After Spaying or Neutering
In this brief video, Martha G. Cline, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition), shares why adjusting feeding plans post-surgery is essential for long-term health in this short video.
1 min to 5 min

Excess Body Weight
Obesity in Dogs and Cats
In this brief video, Michael (Mike) T. Robbins, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition), shares tips on how veterinary professionals can support healthier outcomes through targeted nutrition and regular monitoring
1 min to 5 min

Gastrointestinal Disorders
Chronic Enteropathy in Dogs
In this brief video, Raj Naik, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition), outlines how nutritional intervention can help manage symptoms and reduce the need for invasive diagnostics.
1 min to 5 min

Adult Cat
Nutrition for Pregnant and Lactating Cats
In this brief video, Martha Cline, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition), explains how feeding a high-quality diet formulated for growth and reproduction supports queens throughout pregnancy and lactation, and how calorie needs increase significantly as birth approaches.
1 min to 5 min

Dermatological Disorders, Ingredients in Pet Food
Zinc Responsive Dermatosis in Dogs
In this brief video, Michael (Mike) T. Robbins, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition), reviews the two clinical syndromes of zinc responsive dermatosis and outlines how targeted nutritional strategies can support diagnosis and management, often leading to improvement within weeks.
1 min to 5 min
Microbiome
Volume 12: Systemic Effects of the Gut Microbiome
Learn how the gut microbiome shapes behavior, affects skin health, and influences feline chronic kidney disease—plus explore innovative strategies to modulate the microbiome for better outcomes.
16 min to 20 min

Immunity, Ingredients in Pet Food
Colostrum in Pet Food
Life stage and other factors can affect the immune system in dogs and cats. Research has shown that feeding a diet supplemented with colostrum may provide support during times of challenge by promoting a strong local and systemic immune response.
6 min to 10 min

Body Condition Assessment, Nutritional Assessment
Biological Age and Biological Clocks
Age is not a disease, but it is a risk factor for disease and pets’ aging trajectories will vary by individual. Biological age, measured by biological clocks, can indicate whether a pet is aging in a healthy, or unhealthy, manner.
6 min to 10 min

Gastrointestinal Disorders
Why Your Pet Is Not Being Prescribed Antibiotics for Diarrhea
Therapeutic protocols are modified when new information becomes available. One recent protocol change concerns antibiotic use for diarrhea. Share this handout with clients to help explain why antibiotic use for diarrhea is not recommended.
1 min to 5 min