The Purina Institute, well-known for its research and development on animal health, offers an invaluable source of articles written by experts in the field, which backup and fuel the conversation on nutrition trends and digestion. It is an excellent way to be up to date on the latest research in this ever-evolving field.

Systemic Effects of the Gut Microbiome

Volume 12:

Systemic Effects of the Gut Microbiome

Learn how the gut microbiome shapes behavior, affects skin health, and influences feline chronic kidney disease—plus explore innovative strategies to modulate the microbiome for better outcomes.

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16min a 20min

Healthy aging

Volume 11:

Healthy aging

Discover expert insights on healthy aging, including the concept of biological age, nutritional management of sarcopenia, and considerations for digestive health for senior pets.

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16min a 20min

Applications of Fatty Acid Metabolism

Volume 10:

Applications of Fatty Acid Metabolism

Learn more about how specific fatty acids impact skin health, the role of omega-3 fatty acids in managing osteoarthritis, and the benefits of MCTs in supporting cognitive function.

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16min to 20min

Pet Food Manufacturing

Volume 9:

Pet Food Manufacturing

Find out more about the benefits of wet and dry pet food and how a manufacturer can evaluate quality, palatability, and digestibility.

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16min to 20min

Nutrition Conversation Tips

Volume 8:

Communication in Veterinary Medicine

Uncover tips and tricks for successful nutritional conversations from leading experts in communication and nutrition

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16min to 20min

Nutritional Sustainability

Volume 7:

Feeding Philosophies, Ingredients in Pet Food

Gain understanding about sustainability considerations specific to pet food, the use of sustainable ingredients in pet food, and communicating with clients about sustainable ingredients.

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16min to 20min

Feeding Management

Volume 6:

Feeding Behavior and Appetite Management

Learn about ways food preferences can develop, strategies to improve appetite in hospitalized patients, and how behavioral medicine can influence food consumption in dogs and cats at home.

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16min to 20min

Dermatological Disorders

Volume 5:

Nutritional Management of Allergic Skin Disease

Discover the power of nutrition in the diagnosis and management of two common skin conditions, adverse food reactions and atopic dermatitis, and the effects these conditions can have on other systems in the body.

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16min to 20min

Renal & Urinary Disorders

Volume 4:

Diet Can Make a Difference: Nutrition and Chronic Kidney Disease

Read about the role of nutrition in the management of canine and feline chronic kidney disease, and about factors that impact food intake and renal diet acceptance in cats.

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16min to 20min

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Volume 3:

Putting Microbiome Science into Practice

Understand how changes in the microbiome can influence management of chronic enteropathy and what tools can positively impact case management, such as diet trials and fecal microbiota transfer.

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16min to 20min

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Volume 2:

Tips for Successful Management of Gastrointestinal Disease

Discover different dietary options for management of acute gastroenteritis, chronic enteropathy, and feline pancreatitis.

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16min to 20min

Lower Urinary Tract Health

Volume 1:

Dealing With Frustrating Feline Elimination Disorders

Learn about common causes of feline lower urinary tract disease and important strategies to manage these cases, including nutrition, environmental modification, and increasing hydration.

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16min to 20min