Why Virbac Pet Food?

We’re proud to be the first animal health company to launch our own pet food formulation in Canada and exclusively for veterinarians. The range of Virbac VETERINARY HPM^® Spay & Neuter Diets for dogs and cats offers an approach which is different from that of other food product ranges in the veterinary market. The major innovation of this new product range is that its aim is to respect spayed and neutered dogs’ and cats’ need for the nutrients available from animal protein. All our foods are formulated so that proteins represent the major source of energy, with the proportion of carbohydrates being as limited as possible.

Nutrition Designed for Spayed and Neutered Pets

The number of spayed and neutered pets in Canada continues to climb. It has become essential to develop a food that meets the specific needs of these pets' bodies. Our expertise in animal health and pet food, combined with veterinarians' trust in our work, have enabled us to produce VETERINARY HPM^® Spay & Neuter Diets for dogs and cats.

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