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• 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.

• 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.

• Children's Roles in Pet Care

  First, it's great that you want to share the responsibility of pet ownership with your children. However, it's important that you assign age-appropriate tasks. Here are a few examples of what you may expect...

• Choosing the Perfect Puppy

  Having a puppy is an amazing thing. Here are a few tips to help you choose the perfect companion.

• First Visit to the Veterinarian

  Your puppy's first visit to the veterinarian is an important one. Learn about what happens at your puppy's first visit.

• Puppy Necessities

  Preparing in advance for the arrival of your new pal will allow you and your puppy to spend time getting to know each other.

• Welcoming Your Newcomer

  Helping your new friend adapt to his new home will be easier if you plan ahead. Here are some essential tips on introducing him to his new surroundings.

• What You Should Know About Feeding Your Puppy

  Adhering to a sensible feeding program is essential to provide a good start nutritionally for your puppy.

• 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.