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The Purina Life Span Study shows how complete and balanced nutrition, fed in amounts to maintain a dog’s ideal body condition throughout his life, can help extend your dog’s healthy years.

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Dogs that are too thin may not be getting the nutrition they need. You may need to adjust feeding amounts or exercise amounts to reach an appropriate balance. Since this condition can have an impact on overall health, it is important that you see your veterinarian if you think your dog is too thin. Dogs that are fed to maintain ideal body condition are in the best position to have long, healthy lives, and are more likely to experience a delay in the need for treatment of certain health conditions compared to dogs that are too heavy. It is important that you try to maintain this condition, which means regular evaluations and adjustments as needed. Unfortunately, it is very common for dogs to be too heavy. Excess weight is unhealthy in a variety of ways, so you should see your veterinarian if you think your dog is too heavy. You will want to make adjustments to help your dog reach and maintain ideal body condition.
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*JAVMA, Vol. 220, No. 9, May, 2002, pp.1315-1320

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