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Understanding Dog Food Labels: Croney Research Group

The American Association of Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) has standards for pet foods. Name of Food The name must accurately describe the food. This includes what animal the food is for and the main ingredient(s). Ingredients List The most prominent ingredient by...




Canine Nutrition Infographic – Croney Research Group

Need to know the basics of canine nutrition? Look no further! You can also download a PDF of this handout to share or print. EXPERT REVIEWER Anna Kate Shoveller, PhD Professor and Champion Petfoods Chair in Canine and Feline Nutrition, Physiology and Metabolism...


Common Canine Heart Conditions: Croney Research Group

Heart disease (or cardiac disease) is an umbrella term for abnormalities of the heart’s structure or function. Approximately 1 in 10 dogs will experience heart disease in their lifetime. This handout reviews some of the most common heart conditions and the breeds most...




Early Exposure for Puppies – Croney Research Group

Shreyer, T., Rezvani, T., Croney, C. (2022) Early Exposure for Puppies. https://caninewelfare.centers.purdue.edu//behavior/socialization/

What is Early Exposure? Early exposure is similar to how we socialize puppies with humans and other dogs/animals. In this case, we give puppies exposure to sounds, sights, surfaces, and situations. We focus on things they are likely to experience in their adult living...