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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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  • 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

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    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.​

    1 min to 5 min

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    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.​

    16 min to 20 min