Meet Kitty, a kitten newly adopted from an animal shelter.

Pet supplements are increasingly popular as owners become more aware of the potential benefits.

Learn about supplements for pets: what they are, indications for use, and how to choose them.

Pet owners are increasingly interested in supplements for their pets. Since all supplements are not the same, their use and selection for an individual pet should be considered carefully. Veterinarians should ask about the use of supplements as part of a pet’s diet history.

Probiotic taxonomy can seem daunting to veterinary health care teams and pet owners alike. Understanding taxonomic changes, or changes to the genus and/or species name of a probiotic, can help improve communication with owners about supplements.

Probiotics have a multitude of uses in veterinary medicine, including for healthy digestion, immune function, and anxious behaviors.

Kittens should be fed to achieve normal growth and a lean, healthy body condition.

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

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