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  • Preventative Training

    Learn the proper command tones used in preventive training for puppies and dogs to get a better response.

  • Protein & Weight Management

    Learn the healthiest way for a dog to shed extra weight with proper protein consumption and exercise.

  • Protein as Body Fuel

    Not sure why protein is so important for your dog? This article explains why your dog needs protein in his diet.

  • The Function of Fats

    Fats are an essential part of your dog's diet. Learn all the benefits of a diet balanced with the right amount of fat.

  • The Impact of Nutrition on Immune Function

    Healthy immune function in dogs, as in any species, is vital to survival. The immune system, after all, defends the body against foreign organisms, such as bacteria, viruses and parasites, and from malignant cells.

  • Gerontology: Prolonging Health Through Nutrition

    Your pet's diet is closely related to his life span. This article goes into detail on how nutrition effects your pet’s health.

  • Healthy Skin & Haircoat: The Importance of Nutrition

    Good nutrition is essential to normal skin and haircoat health. See how vitamins, minerals, proteins, and fats affect your pet’s fur and skin.

  • Obesity: The Leading Nutritional Disorder in Pets

    Obesity is the leading nutritional disorder in dogs and cats. Learn the dangers of obesity in dogs and cats as well as how to spot, prevent and treat it.

  • The Role of Nutrition in Genetic Expression

    Learn the effects of food and nutrition on genetic expression in dogs and cats.

  • Understanding Calcium

    Calcium may be good for your dog or cat’s bones and teeth, but it plays a much more important role in your pet’s diet than you think.

  • The Importance of Digestibility & Palatability

    How do you know that the dog or cat food you feed provides top performance? The answer is its level of digestibility. Simply stated, digestibility is the percentage of protein and other nutrients in a particular diet actually available to and utilized by the dog or cat.