Not only will the right mix of supplements complement the diet and enhance the continuing health of Mr. Fido as he reaches his own Baby Boomer years, you may be surprised to learn the market for pet nutritional products is booming, exceeding $1 billion annually.
Before you head for the pet store, however, Dr. Tod Cooperman of ConsumerLab.com warns the quality of supplements made for pets is worse than those marketed for their two-legged owners.
Some tips for evaluating the right nutritional mix for your Fluffy from Dr. John Bauer of Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine:
* Learn more from your veterinarian about the functional, active ingredients in that specific product and don't hesitate to contact the manufacturer for more information.
* Ensure all the ingredients can be safely tolerated by your pet.
* Use the very same scrutiny in rigorously evaluating the foods your pet eats as you would any other nutritional product.
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