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The best start in life
If you have a new puppy or kitten you want to give them the best possible start in life. You give them the same love and care you would give a baby and you want them to be as healthy and happy as possible. However not every pet owner knows that cats and dogs also require some of the same essential nutrients and supplements in their diets as humans do.
Research supports the view that augmentation of their diets, either through the mother’s diet during pregnancy or directly in their early years can provide significant benefit to your pet’s cognitive and developmental growth.
One of these essential nutrients is Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which is naturally found in mothers’ breast milk and is a central nutrient to a baby’s cognitive development. Like babies, puppies and kittens also benefit from DHA. As a natural Omega-3 fatty acid, it provides nourishment for growth and the building blocks for essential retinal and cognitive development.
Cognitive development includes functions conducted in the brain such as processing information, applying knowledge and exercising judgement. Evidence suggests that in animals, DHA supplementation can lead to improved learning and memory function such as speed accuracy, trainability and spatial memory recall, which is great for growing puppies and kittens.
DHA supplementation is most effective at a young age. By feeding your little one OPTIMUM Puppy or Kitten Formula which contains DHA, you’re giving them the building blocks of superior brain and cognitive development for life. So you can rest assured their health is in good hands and they can focus on playtime!
To find out more about the health benefits of DHA please visit Health Benefits.
