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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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  • puppy growth rate

    Puppy Growth Rates

    Breed size affects the growth rate of puppies.

    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

  • 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

  • brown lab nursing 4 puppies

    Nutrition for Pregnant and Lactating Dogs and Their Nursing Puppies

    Nutrition plays a critical role in optimizing canine reproduction and in supporting puppy development and growth.

    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

  • Decreased Energy Needs in Pets After Spaying or Neutering

    Decreased Energy Needs in Pets After Spaying or Neutering

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

    1 min to 5 min

  • Feeding Large and Giant Breed Puppies

    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.

    1 min to 5 min

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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