Hills Science Plan Canine VetEssentials Puppy has been exclusively formulated to meet all your pet’s essential health needs. It offers a Veterinary Exclusive: Advanced nutrition for healthy growth and development with strong immunity. High in clinically proven antioxidants and DHA. Through targeting the key areas that are appropriate to this age group, your four legged friend will be kept in peak condition: Immunity: Clinically proven antioxidants with high levels of vitamin E to support a healthy immune system Digestion: Digestible proteins and balanced fibre to help support healthy digestion Vitality: Precise balance of minerals and omega-3 fatty acids for healthy bone and joint development Skin & Coat: High levels of omega-6 fatty acids help promote healthy skin and a shiny coat Oral health: Precise balance of vitamins and minerals for healthy development of teeth It is perfect for puppies of small and medium breeds from weaning to 1 year old. It is also suitable for pregnant and lactating bitches. It is not recommended for long-term feeding to adult dogs unless they have a higher than normal energy requirement. This food can be fed to puppies in the last half of lactation so that they receive the same food as the mother and this simplifies the weaning process. This food is enriched with a high level of DHA, (docosahexaenoic acid) this is an essential structural component of the brain which occurs in mother’s milk. This makes this formula ideal before weaning and through continued feeding after weaning you are providing DHA to help with critical formation and the development of brain and eyes. This food may be fed in combination with any of the canned Science Plan Puppy range.