Training a New Puppy Diet Could Make a Difference
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Training a New Puppy? Discover How Diet Can Make a Difference
Introduction
Struggling to teach your puppy to sit and stay? New research suggests that nutrition might be key to unlocking your dog’s learning potential.
The Study
A study presented at the 2004 American Veterinary Medical Association meeting highlighted that docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an essential nutrient for brain development in human infants, also benefits puppies. Conducted by The Iams Co., the research examined DHA's role in puppy brain development and found that those with higher DHA levels before and after weaning were smarter and more trainable.
Parallels in Human Nutrition
These findings align with human research. In 2001, the FDA recognized DHA's benefits by allowing its addition to infant formula, ensuring cognitive development in formula-fed babies.
Expert Insights
“DHA’s role in puppies mirrors its importance in human infants, being a critical brain component,” said Dr. Dan Carey, a veterinarian with Iams. “Good nutrition combined with training and care primes puppies for healthy, bright futures.”
Study Details
The Iams study involved 39 puppies whose diets varied only in DHA levels. Their mothers also received these diets before giving birth. At nine weeks old, the puppies underwent a shape-recognition food-reward test involving a maze with specific symbols indicating food.
Puppies with enhanced DHA in their diet had double the success rate in learning tasks compared to those on typical DHA diets.
Recommendations
Carmen Battaglia, founder of the “Breeding Better Dogs” program, recommends feeding dogs foods enhanced with DHA. “Breeders and pet owners will likely see improved brain development and training outcomes in puppies.”
For optimal results, consider Eukanuba puppy foods, enriched with DHA, to promote smarter, more trainable puppies.
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Enhance your puppy’s diet to support their learning and development, setting them up for a healthier, brighter future.
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