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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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  • brown and white puppy playing with a red ball

    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

  • Large Breed Puppies Rapid Growth Is Not Optimal Growth

    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

  • Large Breed Puppies Excessive Calcium Is Detrimental to Healthy Bone Development

    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

  • Immune System

    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

  • Puppies and Adult Dogs The Importance of Staying Lean

    Puppies and Adult Dogs: The Importance of Staying Lean

    Maintaining a lean body condition from puppyhood and throughout life is associated with increased longevity and delayed onset of signs of chronic disease.

    1 min to 5 min

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    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.

    1 min to 5 min

  • Maintenance Nutrition for Healthy Adult Cats

    Nutrition that addresses the unique nutrient requirements of adult cats can help them live long, healthy lives.

    1 min to 5 min

  • What Do Cats Need to Thrive?

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

    1 min to 5 min

  • Nutrition for Pregnant and Lactating Cats and Their Nursing Kittens

    Nutrition plays a critical role in successful feline reproduction and in supporting development and growth of healthy kittens before and after birth.

    1 min to 5 min