Supplements

Just as they do for their own health, pet owners are increasingly using supplements to support the overall wellness of their beloved pets.¹ According to a recent report, a third of U.S. households with dogs and a fifth of households with cats use supplements. Two-thirds of pet owners stated that they purchased at least some of their supplements from a veterinarian.² The American College of Veterinary Nutrition has urged veterinarians to be aware that animal supplements fall into a regulatory gray area.³ Their expert consideration of what evidence there is for the efficacy of supplements is essential to your patients' health. Virbac offers evidence-based supplements to support joint health, managing mild to moderate stress, and speed recovery.⁴

1. Packaged Facts’ Pet Supplements in the U.S., 5th Edition.
2. Packaged Facts’ Pet Supplements in the U.S., 8th Edition.
3. Burns K. Assessing pet supplements: Use widespread in dogs and cats, evidence and regulation lacking. American Veterinary Medical Association. https://www.avma.org/javma-news/2017-01-15/assessing-pet-supplements. Accessed May 27, 2021.
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