Good nutrition is essential to ensure a strong immune system throughout the life of cats and dogs. Age, disease or stress can all affect the immune system. Diet plays an important role to optimize immune function and ultimately strengthen the natural defense and immune response.

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Osteoarthritis is the most common chronic joint disorder in dogs and cats. Nutrition as a part of a multimodal management approach may help improve quality of life for pets with joint disease and may also be beneficial in supporting joint health in well pets.

Nutrition that addresses the unique nutrient requirements of adult cats can help them live long, healthy lives.

Nutrition plays a critical role in successful feline reproduction and in supporting development and growth of healthy kittens before and after birth.

Maintaining a lean, healthy body condition in kittens can help prevent obesity and related health conditions in later years.

Nutrition can play a key role in the management of osteoarthritis in dogs.