Nutrients
Protein is a key nutrient for dogs and cats and a source of amino acids, the 'building blocks' used to build new proteins in the body. Irrespective of the pet’s age, protein plays many important roles in the body.
6 min to 10 min
Nutrients
Food allergies are not common in dogs and cats, but pet owners often believe that a pet’s skin or intestinal symptoms are allergic reactions to specific food ingredients.
6 min to 10 min
Nutrients
Protein is an essential nutrient that can be provided by both plant and animal sources. Are there differences between plant and animal proteins and what is considered a good quality protein?
6 min to 10 min
Nutrients
Vitamins are important nutrients for pets and people. What are their functions, and should pets be given vitamin supplements?
6 min to 10 min
Hydration
Water is vital to health. How much water should pets drink, are there differences between cats and dogs, and how can pets be encouraged to drink?
6 min to 10 min
Nutrients
Dietary antioxidants support pet health and help preserve the nutritional quality of pet food. Learn more about the important ways that antioxidants contribute to better, longer lives for pets.
6 min to 10 min
Nutrients
Dietary carbohydrates in pet food help meet the pet’s physiological need for glucose. However, due to the ancestral origins of dogs and cats, some owners may question whether carbohydrates should be a part of their pets’ diet.
6 min to 10 min
Nutrients
Pets obtain essential fatty acids from their diet. What are these fatty acids, and how do they support pet health?
6 min to 10 min
Nutrients
Fat is an important nutrient for pets. What is its function, and are there differences in the fat requirements of pets and people?
6 min to 10 min