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Important news to dog owners about heart health
HEALTHY HEART, HEALTHY LIFE
A healthy heart is vital to the wellbeing, vitality and healthy life of any being – human or animal. Therefore it’s important that as a pet owner you are aware of the potential health risks your dog may be exposed to should it not receive the right balance of nutrition to maintain a strong and healthy heart.

Clinical effects can include:
a reduced ability of the heart to contract, heart dilation, endothelial dysfunction, obstructed blood flow and heart murmurs. Many dogs can experience a decrease in vitality and some other physical limitations.
THE LINK BETWEEN DIET AND CARDIAC DISEASE.
According to researchers, one of the largest contributing factors to cardiac disease in dogs is an unbalanced diet, deficient of
essential nutrients and specific active ingredients.
With over 40 years of experience in companion animal nutrition and behavioral studies, Waltham scientists and researchers understand the importance of a nutritionally balanced diet. In particular they have found that specific active ingredients may help in assisting a healthy cardiovascular system in dogs.
The OPTIMUM® dry dog range^ is formulated with L-Arginine, Taurine and Vitamin E, which has been scientifically developed to assist in keeping the heart and blood vessels healthy.
^ Excludes OPTIMUM Puppy Formula.
WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP YOUR DOG'S HEART?
You can take preventative action by feeding your dog a nutritionally balanced diet with specific active ingredients that promote a healthy heart.

When you see this OPTIMAL HEART HEALTH icon on all OPTIMUM Dry Dog products^ you’re not only providing your dog with the everyday essential nutrients it requires to maintain health and fitness, but you are also assisting in maintaining the health of your dog’s heart.
^ Excludes OPTIMUM Puppy Formula.

OPTIMUM® Dog News Spotlight
This Issues Star!
Name: LucyCoventry
Pet: Bella – Labrador Retriever
Location: Lavington, NSW
I would describe my pet’s personality as: Loving, hyperactive, loyal, gorgeous and silly!
What we think of the OPTIMUM® Pet Health Drive™:
We think it’s great! It promotes a healthy diet for pets.
Fondest memory of my dog:
When we first took Bella to the beach she thought the water was bad and she kept trying to pull us out ofthe water and back onto the sand.
What we’ve learnt from the OPTIMUM® Pet Health Drive™:
We ’ve learned that larger breeds need specially formulated foods to maintain their health and vitality.
YOUR DOG COULD STAR IN THE NEXT OPTIMUM® DOG NEWS
Do you have a good news story that you’d like to share?
If so, your dog could be the lucky one chosen to feature in our next issue of OPTIMUM DOG NEWS! We’d like to hear from dog owners who have switched to OPTIMUM and seen improvements in the health and vitality of their dog.
It’s easy to submit your story, simply login and follow the prompts.

Did you know?
THE AVERAGE DOG HAS 42 PERMANENT TEETH.
Keep your dog’s teeth and gums healthy with OPTIMUM® Oral Care. Specially formulated for healthy teeth and gums.
Like humans, maintaining good oral hygiene for dogs is an important factor of good health.

Available in 2kg from leading supermarkets and pet care stockists.

Provide your dog with the right balance of nutrition and taste every day!
Provide the right balance of nutrition and taste variety for your dog every day by feeding a range of OPTIMUM® wet and dry premium health products.
Whilst the OPTIMUM dry range for dogs contains a high level of vital nutrients, your dog will also enjoy the taste of fresh quality meat with our range of wet food. Currently available in cans, the OPTIMUM wet range for dogs will soon be available in convenient 150gm pouches.

The OPTIMUM® PHD 21 Day Tracker!
SEE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR DOGS HEALTH WITH THE OPTIMUM PHD 21 DAY TRACKER!
It’s important for we humans to keep a record of our health from time to time, and it’s just as important for you to keep an eye on the health of your dog.
We've made it easy to see the improvements in your dog's health with the OPTIMUM Pet Health Drive 21 Day Tracker. By feeding OPTIMUM dry everyday you will notice 5 signs of improved health including:
In addition your dog will also experience stronger immunity and devlop healthier teeth and gums.
To activate, or update your tracker, and see how the health of your dog can improve, click here.
