Neutering may increase a pet’s risk for becoming overweight or obese.

The small amounts of sugar in pet foods have important functions, but pet owners often view sugar as an ingredient that only adds calories and causes obesity or diabetes.

Up to 63% of pet cats and 59.3% of pet dogs are overweight or obese, and this condition is linked with serious health risks. However, many pet owners do not recognize their dog or cat is overweight or how nutrition can help manage healthy weight–and a healthier life—for their pet.

Obesity has many adverse impacts on pet health. Dietary therapy is a cornerstone of weight management in dogs and cats.

Nutrition plays an important role in the management of diabetic dogs.

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

Nutritional strategies can improve recovery from orthopedic injuries in pets.

Maintaining a lean body condition from puppyhood and throughout life is associated with increased longevity and delayed onset of signs of chronic disease.

The Purina Body Condition System is an easy and practical tool for assessing a pet's body composition.​