Importance of DHA in your Pet's Food

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What is DHA?

DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) is natural omega-3 fatty acid essential in the development of the brain and nervous system in young mammals.

Cat imageWhat does it do?

DHA is a major building block of the brain and is a critical element in the development of vision and the central nervous system.

Why does my kitten need it?

The primary source of DHA is milk from your kitten's mother. Hill's® Science Diet® Kitten pet foods keep supplying this brain-building element long after weaning.

Where does DHA come from?

Just as in humans, the primary source of brain-developing DHA is from mother's milk. It is also available in foods such as certain fish, eggs and organ meat. Hill's Science Diet gets its natural DHA from easy-to-digest fish oils.

ALL Science Diet® Kitten dry pet food is enhanced with natural DHA.

Studies in many mammals, including puppies and kittens, have shown that enhanced levels of DHA help with brain and vision development. Science Diet Kitten dry pet food has an enhanced level of DHA. In fact, no other brand has better dry kitten foods with DHA than Science Diet. The inclusion of DHA into all Science Diet Kitten dry formulas is just another indication of our commitment to enhancing and enriching your pet's life.

We know you want to get your pet off to the best start in life. And what better way than with Science Diet Kitten enhanced with DHA, a major building block of the brain and a critical element in the development of vision and the central nervous system. With the precise balance of nutrients, superior antioxidants, and the enhanced level of DHA in Science Diet, kittens can now meet their potential for body and mind development.

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