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• Nutrients in Pet Foods

  See how to give your dog the correct amounts and proportions of nutrients from the six required groups so he gets optimal nutritional health.

• Protein & Weight Management

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

• 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.

• 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.

• Feeding Cats for Life Stages

  Cats require different diets at different life stages. Learn about the appropriate diets for each stage of your cat’s life.

• Litter Box Training & Maintenance

  A litter box is an important part of your cat’s life. Learn about proper liter box behavior, maintenance tips, where to place your cat’s litter box, and more.

• Feeding Dogs for Life Stages

  Your dogs diet affects his health during every life stage. Learn the proper nutrition guidelines for each of your dog’s life stages.

• What Pet Food Labels Tell You

  Pet food labels give basic information as to the ingredient content, nutrient guaranteed analysis, feeding information, net weight, the name and address of the manufacturer or distributor and, many times, other facts about the product.