

Resources

Senior Cat
Effect of Diet and Body Composition on Life Span in Aging Cats by Carolyn J. Cupp
Purina's groundbreaking 9-year study showed that feeding a specific blend of nutrients can extend the healthy lives of cats.
6 min to 10 min

Puppy
Balanced Feeding Assists Healthy Growth in Dogs by Britta Dobenecker
Feeding a balanced diet supports healthy skeletal development and a lean body condition in puppies.
11 min to 15 min

Cat Allergen Management
Keep the cat, change the care pathway: A transformational approach to managing Fel d 1, the major cat allergen
Learn about a novel nutritional approach to reducing levels of the major cat allergen at its source, helping to improve cat allergy symptoms in sensitive individuals without removing the cat from the home.
1 min to 5 min

Treats & Supplements
Probiotics
Probiotics offer many benefits, but with so many options available, pet owners may not know how to select the best quality and most appropriate one for their pet's needs
6 min to 10 min

Choosing a Pet Food
Why Choose a Small Breed Dog Food
Learn why small dogs can benefit from a food specifically formulated for them.
1 min to 5 min

Excess Body Weight
Feeding Pets for Weight Loss
Up to 63% of pet cats and 59.3% of pet dogs are overweight or obese, and this condition is linked with serious health risks. However, many pet owners do not recognize their dog or cat is overweight or how nutrition can help manage healthy weight–and a healthier life—for their pet.
6 min to 10 min

Ingredients in Pet Food
Grains in Pet Foods
Grains provide valuable nutrients, but pet owners may believe that grains are “fillers” or that they may be a source of food allergies.
6 min to 10 min

Dermatological Disorders
Food Allergies & Food Intolerances in Pets
The terms “food allergy” and “food intolerance” are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same. How do they compare, and how are they diagnosed and managed?
6 min to 10 min

Feeding Philosophies
Gluten in Pet Food
Gluten-free diets are increasingly popular in human nutrition and this in turn can influence pet food decisions. What exactly is gluten and why is it found in pet food?
6 min to 10 min

Nutrients
Vitamins in Pet Food
Vitamins are important nutrients for pets and people. What are their functions, and should pets be given vitamin supplements?
6 min to 10 min
Renal & Urinary Disorders
CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE IN CATS: Nutritional Management
Nutritional interventions tailored to the individual cat with CKD can play a key role in slowing disease progression, reducing signs of uremia, addressing homeostatic changes resulting from CKD, and improving quality of life as well as life span.
20+ minutes

Gastrointestinal Disorders
Amino Acid-Based Enteral Diets For Canine Adverse Food Reactions and Gastrointestinal Disease
Learn about the history, uses, and benefits of amino acid-based enteral diets.
20+ minutes