Methods For Enhancing the Quality of Life of a Growing Animal

A method for improving the quality of life of a growing animal comprising feeding the animal a composition comprising at least one omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid selected from the group consisting of docosahexaenoic acid (“DHA”) and a mixture of DHA and eicosapentaenoic acid (“EPA”);

• at least one antioxidant selected from the group consisting of vitamin E, vitamin C, taurine, and beta-carotene;
• and at least one nutrient selected from the group consisting of choline, thiamine, egg powder, manganese, methionine, cysteine, L-carnitine, lysine, and mixtures thereof.

A kit suitable for improving the quality of life of a growing animal comprising in separate containers in a single package or in separate containers in a virtual package, as appropriate for the kit component, at least one of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid and one or more of (1) one or more different a different omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, (2) one or more ingredients suitable for consumption by an animal that can be used to produce a composition comprising at least about 10% by weight protein and at least about 4% by weight fat, and (3) instructions for how to combine the omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid(s) and other kit components produce a composition suitable for improving the quality of life of a growing animal.

A means for communicating information about or instructions for one or more of (1) using omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid(s) in combination with specific amounts of protein and fat for improving the quality of life of a growing animal, (2) admixing omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid(s) with the other components of the present invention, and (3) using the kits of the present invention for improving the quality of life of a growing animal.

A use of a composition that comprises at least about 10% by weight protein, at least about 4% by weight fat, and at least about 0.05% by weight of at least one omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid to prepare a medicament for improving the quality of life of a growing animal.