UNDERSTANDING PET FOOD

Gradually transitioning onto a new diet minimizes the risk of stomach upset.​

Gradually transitioning onto a new diet minimizes the risk of stomach upset.

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.

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.

Pets obtain essential fatty acids from their diet. What are these fatty acids, and how do they support pet health?

Fat is an important nutrient for pets. What is its function, and are there differences in the fat requirements of pets and people?

High fiber diets are often recommended for people to support a healthy digestion. What is the role of fiber in pet foods?

Minerals are one of six nutrient groups in pet food that dogs and cats need for optimal health. Learn more about the minerals that contribute to healthy body function.

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.