Weight Management

Nestlé Purina scientists conduct many studies into weight management, particularly those that produce key insights into the importance of maintaining a lean body condition in dogs throughout their lives.

We proved the importance of this when we completed the first ever canine lifespan diet restriction study, showing that dogs maintained in lean body condition can live longer, healthier lives.

The Nestlé Purina body condition system is an easy-to-use and comprehensive visual tool to help veterinarians and owners evaluate dogs on a nine-point scale and assess a body condition score indicating the proportion of fat and lean.

A Nestlé Purina study of elderly English Pointers reinforced the importance of dietary protein in helping to maintain lean body condition.