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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 Senior Cats

Senior Cat

Feeding Senior Cats

Nutrition tailored to the unique needs of senior cats can help them live longer, healthier lives.

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1 min to 5 min

Decreased Energy Needs in Pets After Spaying or Neutering

Kitten, Puppy

Decreased Energy Needs in Pets After Spaying or Neutering

Neutering may increase a pet’s risk for becoming overweight or obese.

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1 min to 5 min

Large Breed Puppies: Rapid Growth Is Not Optimal Growth

Puppy

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.

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1 min to 5 min

Feeding to Support Ideal Body Condition: Nutrition After Spay or Neuter

Kitten, Puppy

Feeding to Support Ideal Body Condition: Nutrition After Spay or Neuter

Share this handout with pet owners to help explain that nutritional needs may change after their pet is spayed or neutered.

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1 min to 5 min

Feeding Large and Giant Breed Puppies

Puppy

Feeding Large and Giant Breed Puppies

Large and giant breed puppies should be fed to maintain a steady growth rate and a lean, healthy body condition.

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1 min to 5 min

Feeding Small and Toy Breed Puppies

Puppy

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.

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1 min to 5 min

How Nutrition Can Help Your Dog Thrive

Adult Dog

How Nutrition Can Help Your Dog Thrive

Learn about your dog’s nutritional needs for a long, healthy and active life.

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1 min to 5 min

Supporting the Puppy’s Developing Immune System

Puppy

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.

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1 min to 5 min

What Do Cats Need to Thrive?

Adult Cat

What Do Cats Need to Thrive?

From affection to veterinary health care, learn what your cat needs to thrive.

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1 min to 5 min

Kittens and Adult Cats: The Importance of Staying Lean

Adult Cat, Kitten

Kittens and Adult Cats: The Importance of Staying Lean

Maintaining a lean, healthy body condition in kittens can help prevent obesity and related health conditions in later years.

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1 min to 5 min

Effect of Diet and Body Composition on Life Span in Aging Cats by Carolyn J. Cupp

Senior Cat

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.​

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6 min to 10 min

Balanced Feeding Assists Healthy Growth in Dogs by Britta Dobenecker

Puppy

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.​

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11 min to 15 min