Practical information about the nutritional needs of cats and dogs at each life stage, including growth, maintenance, reproduction and aging.
Species
Category
Type
Read/Watch time
Puppy
Breed size affects the growth rate of puppies.
1 min to 5 min
Adult Dog
Every adult dog has unique nutritional needs. Tailored nutrition can help them live long, healthy lives.
Here are several factors to consider when you are choosing a food for your dog.
Kitten
Kittens should be fed to achieve normal growth and a lean, healthy body condition.
Learn about your dog’s nutritional needs for a long, healthy and active life.
Adult Dog, Puppy
Maintaining a lean body condition from puppyhood and throughout life is associated with increased longevity and delayed onset of signs of chronic disease.
Adult Cat, Kitten
Maintaining a lean, healthy body condition in kittens can help prevent obesity and related health conditions in later years.
Neutered cats are predisposed to becoming overweight or obese.
11 min to 15 min
Nutrition plays a critical role in optimizing canine reproduction and in supporting puppy development and growth.