Resources
Choosing a Pet Food
Definitions of Key Terms Regarding Commercial Pet Foods
This glossary defines the key phrases used to describe commercial pet foods and explains the roles of two important associations.
1 min to 5 min
Nutrients
Why Is Taurine Considered an Essential Nutrient for Cats?
Cats need to obtain adequate taurine from food, which makes this amino acid an essential one.
1 min to 5 min
Senior Cat
Benefits of Nutrition Shown in Groundbreaking Longevity Study in Cats
Purina conducted a groundbreaking 9-year study that demonstrated feeding a specific blend of nutrients can extend the healthy lives of cats.
1 min to 5 min
Puppy
Supporting the Puppy’s Developing Immune System
Controlling the growth rate of large and giant breed puppies is critical for their long-term skeletal health.
1 min to 5 min
Renal & Urinary Disorders
Feline Calcium Oxalate Urolithiasis
Nutrition plays an important role in reducing the risk of recurrence of calcium oxalate urolithiasis in cats.
1 min to 5 min
Ingredients in Pet Food
Grains Are a Rich Source of Nutrients for Pets
Grains are a valuable source of nutrients in pet food.
1 min to 5 min
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Food-Responsive Enteropathy in Cats
Diet plays an important role in the diagnosis and management of cats with food-responsive enteropathy.
1 min to 5 min
Adult Dog, Puppy
Puppies and Adult Dogs: The Importance of Staying Lean
Maintaining a lean body condition from puppyhood and throughout life is associated with increased longevity and delayed onset of signs of chronic disease.
1 min to 5 min
Choosing a Pet Food
What Is the Difference Between Dry, Semi-Moist and Wet Pet Foods?
Commercial pet foods are available in different forms, each providing different features and benefits for owners and pets.
1 min to 5 min
Making a Diet Recommendation
Components of Nutritional Assessment
Nutritional assessment uses an iterative process to make specific diet recommendations tailored to individual dogs and cats.
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Nutritional Assessment
Taking a Good Diet History
The only way to know what each patient really eats is to ask ꟷ and document the information in the medical record.
1 min to 5 min
Nutrients
Antioxidants in Pet Foods
Dietary antioxidants support pet health and help preserve the nutritional quality of pet food. Learn more about the important ways that antioxidants contribute to better, longer lives for pets.
6 min to 10 min