It is well accepted that as humans, our individual health is influenced on a daily basis by environment, genetics, and nutrition. For the last several decades, veterinary medicine has focused more on the role proper nutrition plays in our pet's overall health. Veterinarians increasingly recognize that nutrition enhances a patient's health through all life stages, maintains quality of life, and provides therapeutic support following disease or injury.
AAHA and AVMA recommend that every dog and cat receive nutritional assessment appropriate to their age and lifestyle during each examination. Nutritional factors that must be considered are age, activity level, lifestyle, body weight and condition, medical history, underlying disease, current medications, and diet.
Starting dogs and cats out on a good balanced diet early in life is a form of preventative medicine that is almost always cost effective in the long run. There are diets that minimize periodontal disease, prevent urinariy tract infections, or control weight and all are good examples of how nutrition can help prevent disease and illness later in life. Nutrition truly is the foundation for well being.
Ask your veterinarian for their nutritional recommendations and give your pet the best chance at great overall health!
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