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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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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

Feeding the Brain: Putting Purina’s Nutritional Science Into Practice

Senior Dog

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.​

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16 min to 20 min

Feeding Management of the Neutered Cat by  Jennifer A. Larsen

Kitten

Feeding Management of the Neutered Cat by Jennifer A. Larsen

Neutered cats are predisposed to becoming overweight or obese.​

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11 min to 15 min

Nutrition for Pregnant and Lactating Cats and Their Nursing Kittens

Adult Cat

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.

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1 min to 5 min

Feeding Kittens

Kitten

Feeding Kittens

Kittens should be fed to achieve normal growth and a lean, healthy body condition.

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1 min to 5 min

How Do I Choose a Healthy Dog Food?

Adult Dog

How Do I Choose a Healthy Dog Food?

Here are several factors to consider when you are choosing a food for your dog.

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1 min to 5 min

Maintenance Nutrition for Healthy Adult Cats

Adult Cat

Maintenance Nutrition for Healthy Adult Cats

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

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1 min to 5 min

Puppies and Adult Dogs: The Importance of Staying Lean

Adult Dog, Puppy

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.

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1 min to 5 min

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

Puppy

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

Intake of the correct amount of calcium is key in large breed puppies.

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1 min to 5 min

Feeding Senior Dogs

Senior Dog

Feeding Senior Dogs

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

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1 min to 5 min