Helpful Resources

Pet Body Condition Score (BCS)

The equivalent of BMI for pets is known as BCS (Body Condition Score), which provides a quantitative but subjective approach to assess body fat in animals. Evaluating body condition in pets can be more intricate compared to humans, as the animal kingdom encompasses a wide range of shapes and sizes.

Source: WSAVA

How to read a pet food label

Choosing the right pet food may be something a pet owner gives only a passing thought at the grocery store or it may be a decision that’s extensively researched. Either way, when selecting a food that is right for a particular companion animal, read the pet food label carefully before buying. Label items can be confusing, but when you know what to look for, selecting the right pet food becomes much easier..

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Visit the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension Publications Web site for more publications.
Index: Animals, General
Feeding & Nutrition
Issued August 2009

Recommended Canine Vaccines

Learn more about recommended vaccines for your canine companion.

See Vaccine Chart

The 2022 AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines are available at aaha.org/canine-vaccinations

Recommended Feline Vaccines

See the vaccines we recommend for your feline friends.

See FELINE vaccines chart here

The 2020 AAHA/AAFP Feline Vaccination Guidelines are available at aaha.org/felinevaccination.

Make it

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Periodontal disease

Periodontal disease is one of the most common health issues in veterinary medicine. Even if your dog’s teeth look pearly white and clean, studies show that 80-90% of dogs over the age of 3 have some component of periodontal disease. It’s worse in smaller breeds, and the incidence increases with age.