This page has a list of all CentreSquare resources.

Diet, a controllable factor that influences the gut microbiome, offers a daily opportunity to contribute to gut health.

Gradually transitioning onto a new diet minimizes the risk of stomach upset.​

Many common food items found in kitchens are potentially harmful to dogs and cats.

Following the human nutrition trend, gluten-free foods are becoming increasingly popular for pets.

Various cooking processes are used in preparing commercial pet foods to ensure delivery of highly nutritious, palatable products. The methods used are determined by the final form (e.g., a dry or wet food), desired texture and visual properties, and packaging. Common forms of pet food include dry extruded kibbles and canned wet food.

Learn about new roles for nutrients for pets with heart disease.

Heart disease invariably progresses, but it does not always lead to heart failure. The prognosis depends on the pet’s overall health, the type of heart disease and its rate of progression.

Prebiotics are dietary fibers that offer important nutritional interventions for preventive gut health and the management of health conditions.

Kittens should be fed to achieve normal growth and a lean, healthy body condition.

Maintaining a lean, healthy body condition in kittens can help prevent obesity and related health conditions in later years.

The developing brain has unique nutritional demands to set the foundation for lifelong brain health. Metabolic changes and risk factors associated with brain aging, age-related cognitive decline, and the resulting behavioral changes can be targeted with nutritional interventions that support healthier brain aging.​

See a list of additional key publications from the 14-Year Purina Life Span Study.