Food allergies are not common in dogs and cats, but pet owners often believe that a pet’s skin or intestinal symptoms are allergic reactions to specific food ingredients.

Salt is an important component in pet foods and is involved in a number of critical functions in the body. With recommendations to restrict salt intake in people, does the same apply to pets?

Fat is an important nutrient for pets. What is its function, and are there differences in the fat requirements of pets and people?

Soy can provide nutritional advantages for pets, but pet owners often question the quality and health impacts of this ingredient.

The small amounts of sugar in pet foods have important functions, but pet owners often view sugar as an ingredient that only adds calories and causes obesity or diabetes.

Protein is an essential nutrient that can be provided by both plant and animal sources. Are there differences between plant and animal proteins and what is considered a good quality protein?

View a short video about the ACVIM classification of heart disease.

Read about the science behind a novel nutritional intervention for dogs with early stage MMVD.

The Progress Chart should be used with the Canine Body Condition System Sheet to help track a pet’s weight loss or gain.

A useful tool to monitor cognitive function in dogs.​

The Purina Fecal Scoring Chart is a practical, easy-to-use tool that can help clients describe their pets’ stools.

Discover the importance of Lean Body Mass (LBM) in overall health for dogs and cats, and the role a high-protein diet can play in slowing LBM loss.