FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Did you know that at 6 weeks of age, puppies have acquired only 70 percent of their adult brain mass? Neural development continues well into the post-weaning period. Feeding your puppy a diet rich in DHA supports development of brain tissues for optimal cognitive function.

DHA is the most abundant fatty acid in the brain and a major structural component. Mothers, both human and canine, transfer DHA from their body tissues to their offspring during pregnancy and lactation. After weaning, puppies can obtain DHA through other sources like fish oils and DHA-enriched puppy foods like Eukanuba.

Because dogs experience their most rapid period of growth during the first 6 to 12 months, it’s critical to feed your puppy the right diet, right from the start. Eukanuba Puppy Foods have more DHA for optimal brain development and a smarter, more trainable puppy.

What is DHA?

• Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) is a long-
  chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid.
• DHA is the most abundant fatty
  acid in the brain.
• DHA is found naturally in breast milk.
• Dietary sources of DHA include eggs,
  organ meat and fishmeal. The fishmeal in
  Eukanuba is an enriched source of DHA.

Why is DHA important to puppies?

• A puppy’s ability to learn depends on
  healthy brain development.
• Puppies have acquired only 70% of their
  adult brain mass by 6 weeks of age
  and 90% by 12 weeks.

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