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

Controlling the growth rate of large and giant breed puppies is critical for their long-term skeletal health.

Cats with heart disease often appear healthy until their heart is failing. Once diagnosed with heart failure, nutritional modifications can help support heart health.

Nutrition can play an important role in helping to manage the clinical signs that occur when the heart no longer adequately compensates for changes associated with heart disease.

Diet may play a role in developmental orthopedic conditions and in management of secondary osteoarthritis.

Water, dietary fiber and diet digestibility are important to the nutritional management of cats with constipation, obstipation and megacolon.

Nutritional strategies can improve recovery from orthopedic injuries in pets.

Nutrition may help reduce stress-related anxiety and behavioral disorders in pets.

Preventing and managing excess weight can help dogs and cats lead better, and importantly, longer lives.