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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 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Puppy Body Condition System

    Feeding to ideal body condition provides real, long-term health benefits. Use this chart to help monitor your puppy's body condition.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.