

Resources
Pancreatic Disorders
Hyperlipidemia In Dogs
Nutrition plays an important role in the management of hyperlipidemia in dogs.
1 min to 5 min
Dental/Oral Health Disorders
Halitosis in Dogs and Cats
Nutrition can play a role in the management of halitosis in pets.
1 min to 5 min

Immunity
Nutrition and the Immune System
Good nutrition is essential to ensure a strong immune system throughout the life of cats and dogs. Age, disease or stress can all affect the immune system. Diet plays an important role to optimize immune function and ultimately strengthen the natural defense and immune response.
6 min to 10 min

Muscle Condition Assessment
Use Muscle Condition Scoring to Detect Muscle Loss in Patients
Muscle condition scoring is a hands-on method for evaluating lean body mass that can be used as part of nutritional assessments.
1 min to 5 min

Feeding Philosophies, Nutrition Conversation Tips
Engaging Clients Regarding Grain-Free Diets
Exploring a variety of ways to address client concerns about grains in pet foods.
1 min to 5 min

Feeding Philosophies, Nutrition Conversation Tips
Engaging Clients Regarding Raw Food Diets
Exploring different ways to discuss a potentially sensitive issue with clients.
1 min to 5 min

Ingredients in Pet Food, Nutrition Conversation Tips
Engaging Clients With Concerns About By-Products
How can we address a client’s concerns that by-products in pet foods are somehow bad?
1 min to 5 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