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LIFE STAGE NUTRITION
Practical information about the nutritional needs of cats and dogs at each life stage, including growth, maintenance, reproduction and aging.
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Feeding Small and Toy Breed Puppies
Small and toy breed puppies should be fed small, frequent meals and fed to a lean, healthy body condition.
1 min to 5 min
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Large Breed Puppies: Rapid Growth Is Not Optimal Growth
Controlling the growth rate of large and giant breed puppies is critical for their long-term skeletal health.
1 min to 5 min
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Large Breed Puppies: Excessive Calcium Is Detrimental to Healthy Bone Development
Intake of the correct amount of calcium is key in large breed puppies.
1 min to 5 min
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Supporting the Puppy’s Developing Immune System
Controlling the growth rate of large and giant breed puppies is critical for their long-term skeletal health.
1 min to 5 min
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Effect of Diet and Body Composition on Life Span in Aging Cats by Carolyn J. Cupp
Purina's groundbreaking 9-year study showed that feeding a specific blend of nutrients can extend the healthy lives of cats.
1 min to 5 min
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Balanced Feeding Assists Healthy Growth in Dogs by Britta Dobenecker
Feeding a balanced diet supports healthy skeletal development and a lean body condition in puppies.
11 min to 15 min
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Feeding the Brain: Putting Purina’s Nutritional Science Into Practice
The developing brain has unique nutritional demands to set the foundation for lifelong brain health. Metabolic changes and risk factors associated with brain aging, age-related cognitive decline, and the resulting behavioral changes can be targeted with nutritional interventions that support healthier brain aging.
16 min to 20 min