90 sec Scoop


Watch our quick digestible, monthly videos to get the inside scoop on nutrition-related topics to help you in your discussions with pet caregivers.

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2024-07-05
01:30 min
Content prepared by Allison Wara, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM (Nutrition), Royal Canin Canada
Fueling the future: the role of nutrition for puppy and kitten development
When should veterinarians start discussing nutrition with new pet owners? How can veterinarians ensure their puppy and kitten patients are on the right track with their diet? Watch our latest quick, digestible video snippet prepared by and featuring board-certified veterinary nutritionist Dr. Allison Wara as she gives us the scoop on proper nutrition for puppies and kittens during their growth phases. She shares expert advice on growth diet formulation and explains how veterinarians can check...
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2024-06-12
01:30 min
Content prepared by Allison Wara, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM (Nutrition), Royal Canin Canada
Water works: Tap into the benefits!
How can pets with specific medical conditions, such as lower urinary tract disease, gain from water supplementation? What guidance can we offer pet owners to ensure their pets receive adequate hydration for optimal health and disease prevention? Watch our latest quick, digestible video snippet prepared by and featuring board-certified veterinary nutritionist Dr. Allison Wara as she gives us the scoop on the crucial role of water consumption in maintaining health and managing diseases and...
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2024-05-06
1:30 min
Content presented by Allison Wara, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM (Nutrition), Royal Canin Canada
disSOLVE that stone: The importance of relative supersaturation (RSS)
Are there measures that can be taken to prevent urinary tract health issues in pets? Can nutrition play a crucial role in managing these issues? Watch our latest quick, digestible video snippet prepared by and featuring board-certified veterinary nutritionist Dr. Allison Wara as she gives us the scoop on relative supersaturation tests conducted on some commercial diets as a reference tool to assess the risk of urinary crystal formation or prevent its recurrence. Dr. Wara has also prepared a...
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2024-04-08
1:30 min
Content presented by Allison Wara, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM (Nutrition), Royal Canin Canada
The F-word
Should fat be considered our friend or our foe? How can we effectively inform pet owners about the distinction between a high- or low-fat diet? Watch our latest quick, digestible video snippet prepared by and featuring board-certified veterinary nutritionist Dr. Allison Wara as she gives us the scoop on dietary fat and explains its potential benefits or restriction depending on specific health conditions of the pet. Dr. Wara has also prepared a summary card (a.k.a. a cheat sheet!) you can...
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2024-02-27
1:30 min
Content presented by Allison Wara, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM (Nutrition), Royal Canin Canada
The carbohydrate debate: Should we feed them to cats?
Is there any truth to the argument that cats cannot digest carbohydrates? How can we educate pet owners on the potential health benefits provided by carbohydrates? Watch our latest quick, digestible video snippet prepared by and featuring board-certified veterinary nutritionist Dr. Allison Wara as she gives us the scoop on the nutrients supplied by carbohydrates and explains how they can be beneficial to cats, especially those with specific health concerns. Dr. Wara has also prepared a...
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2024-02-07
1:30 min
Content presented by Allison Wara, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM (Nutrition), Royal Canin Canada
Fibre or filler?
What do beet pulp, cellulose, and psyllium seed husk have in common? How can we educate pet owners on how to distinguish filler from fibre? Watch our latest quick, digestible video snippet prepared by and featuring board-certified veterinary nutritionist Dr. Allison Wara as she gives us the scoop on each of these sources of dietary fibre and explains how they work to help maintain pet's gastrointestinal health. Dr. Wara has also prepared a summary card (a.k.a. a cheat sheet!) you can download...
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2024-01-05
1:30 min
Content presented by Allison Wara, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM (Nutrition), Royal Canin Canada
Why you can’t judge a pet food by its label
There is a lot of talk about the different ingredients contained in pet food, but what about the ingredient list itself? How can we educate pet owners on what the ingredient list tells us about pet food and what it does NOT? Watch our latest quick, digestible video snippet prepared by and featuring board-certified veterinary nutritionist Dr. Allison Wara as she gives us the scoop on how important it is not to judge a pet food simply by its label and explains how to read the label to...
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2023-12-04
1:30 min
Content presented by Allison Wara, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM (Nutrition), Royal Canin Canada
Wheat gluten? Wait…why?
Many pet owners perceive wheat gluten as a poor-quality protein source to feed their beloved pet. How can we properly communicate the nutritional value provided by this ingredient to pet owners? Watch our latest quick, digestible video snippet prepared by and featuring board-certified veterinary nutritionist Dr. Allison Wara as she gives us the scoop on wheat gluten as a source of protein and demonstrates its contribution to creating a complete and well-balanced diet. Dr. Wara has also...
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2023-11-09
1:30 min
Content presented by Allison Wara, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM (Nutrition), Royal Canin Canada
How “productive” is pumpkin for pet health?
Is pumpkin all it's cracked up to be? How much fibre content can pumpkin provide a pet with constipation or diarrhea compared to a fibre-enriched veterinary diet? How can we properly communicate this information to pet owners? Watch our latest quick, digestible video snippet prepared by and featuring board-certified veterinary nutritionist Dr. Allison Wara as she gives us the scoop on pumpkin as a source of fibre and does a quick calculation to compare it with the intake provided by a...