Pet Nutrition Alliance

15/08/2025

It's National Check the Chip Day!

Microchips only work if the info is current.
Remind clients to:
– Update their pet’s microchip registration
– Get a chip scan at every annual visit
– Register new chips right away

AVMA and AAHA have ready-to-use materials to help you spread the word, including flyers, brochures, social posts, and more.

📍Visit AVMA’s site for resources and tips. https://www.avma.org/events/national-check-chip-day

11/08/2025

🧠💡 Want to sharpen your nutrition skills?

PNA recommends two free AVMA nutrition webinars available from the AVMA:
🍽️ Nutritional Consults in Practice
🛠️ Nutritional Assessments: Tools for the Whole Team

Perfect for the whole veterinary team: just create a free AVMA Axon account to access.

Learn more and view: https://petnutritionalliance.org/resources/avma-nutrition-webinars/

08/08/2025

Submit a Session Proposal for the 2026 ACVIM Forum!

The Call for Sessions is now open for the 2026 ACVIM Forum, taking place June 11–13 in Seattle, Washington, with Specialty Symposium on June 10. This is your chance to present cutting-edge research, share clinical expertise, and connect with experts in veterinary specialty medicine.

Session proposals for both in-person and on-demand formats are due by August 29!

➡️ Submit your proposal today: https://buff.ly/iufLItw

06/08/2025

If This Then That: Nutritional Assessment Edition

If you’re taking a history 👉 ask open-ended questions about everything the pet eats.
If you’re performing a physical exam 👉 record weight, BCS, and MCS at every visit.
If you're making a nutrition plan 👉 match the food to the pet’s life stage, condition, and goals.

The Nutritional Assessment Procedure helps veterinary teams screen, assess, and plan nutrition with confidence — starting with a solid diet history and ending with a tailored recommendation.

🩺 Use the tool to build better nutrition plans here: https://petnutritionalliance.org/resources/nutritional-assessment-procedure/

31/07/2025

Happy National Mutt Day from the Pet Nutrition Alliance! 🐶💙 PNA can help you create personalized nutrition plans for the special, unique mixed-breed dogs you have as patients. PNA tools help veterinary teams create tailored nutrition plans for all patients - purebred or mixed - with confidence.

30/07/2025

Looking for trusted nutrition education? American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), a PNA partner, offers a range of expert-led courses to support veterinary teams in delivering better nutritional care.

Explore the AAHA Learning platform here:

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29/07/2025

If This Then That: Weight Management Edition

If you're recommending a weight loss plan 👉 also track body weight and body condition score.
If you're advising on feeding amounts 👉 be ready to adjust based on progress.
If treats are part of the plan 👉 make sure they stay under 10% of daily calories.

The PNA Calorie Calculator was designed to help veterinary teams create, monitor, and adjust weight plans — complete with client-ready reports and worksheets.

📊 Use the tool here: https://petnutritionalliance.org/resources/pet-food-manufacturer-evaluation-report/ -about

26/07/2025

☀️🐾 Move over - It’s officially

Whether they’re napping in the sun, rolling in the grass, or living their best slow-motion zoomie life, senior pets deserve all the love and thoughtful care we can give them.

That’s where the AAHA Senior Care Guidelines Implementation Toolkit comes in. Inside, you’ll find:
✨ Client care tips to help senior pets (and their people!) feel welcome and supported
🥣 Nutrition insights from Vicky Ograin, MBA, RVT, VTS (Nutrition), to help older pets eat their way to longer, happier lives
📄 A ready-to-share senior pet guide for clients
🎧 A special podcast episode with Dr. Mary Gardner on embracing the golden years

Help your team bring the guidelines to life and make every season a good one for your senior patients.

💛 Download the toolkit today: https://hubs.li/Q03xjG_00

23/07/2025

If This Then That: Pet Food Edition
If you read the ingredient list before choosing a food 👉 also ask who formulated it.
If you care about sustainability and sourcing 👉 ask who controls the manufacturing.
If you want real quality 👉 look beyond the label.

PNA contact pet food manufacturers so that you don't have to - all of the findings are available for free in the Pet Food Manufacturer Evaluation Report.
🔍 Read the answers and compare pet food companies here: https://petnutritionalliance.org/resources/pet-food-manufacturer-evaluation-report/ -about

18/07/2025

17/07/2025

Let’s say you’ve already done the usual Washington, D.C., museums and monuments—or they’re just not your thing—and you’re looking to unwind with unique, grown-up entertainment during the AVMA Convention 2025 ( ) and 40th World Veterinary Association Congress, taking place July 18-22. From rooftop cocktails with awesome views to kayaking the Potomac River like a local, here’s your guide to D.C.’s less-trodden paths. https://bit.ly/4njRpqI

15/07/2025

Keep kibble in the bag! Many pet owners dump kibble into a plastic container, as shown, but this can leach oils into the plastic, which can become rancid and contaminate stored kibble. Pet food packaging keeps food fresh, in addition to providing important information. Pet owners should store kibble in the original bag, within a designated container, and within a cool, dry place. To learn more about the safe handling of pet food and treats from the AVMA, click here: https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/safe-handling-pet-food-and-pet-treats