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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.

Resources

Epilepsy

Senior Dog

Epilepsy

Learn more about epilepsy and the research by Purina in partnership with the Royal Veterinary College of London.

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6 min to 10 min

Feeding Senior Cats

Senior Cat

Feeding Senior Cats

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

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1 min to 5 min

Decreased Energy Needs in Pets After Spaying or Neutering

Kitten, Puppy

Decreased Energy Needs in Pets After Spaying or Neutering

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

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1 min to 5 min

Maintenance Nutrition for Healthy Adult Dogs

Adult Dog

Maintenance Nutrition for Healthy Adult Dogs

Every adult dog has unique nutritional needs. Tailored nutrition can help them live long, healthy lives.

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1 min to 5 min

Nutrition for Pregnant and Lactating Dogs and Their Nursing Puppies

Adult Dog, Puppy

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.

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1 min to 5 min

Large Breed Puppies: Rapid Growth Is Not Optimal Growth

Puppy

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.

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1 min to 5 min

How do I choose a healthy food for my cat?

Choosing a Pet Food

How do I choose a healthy food for my cat?

What pet owners should consider when choosing a food for their cat. 

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1 min to 5 min

Feeding to Support Ideal Body Condition: Nutrition After Spay or Neuter

Kitten, Puppy

Feeding to Support Ideal Body Condition: Nutrition After Spay or Neuter

Share this handout with pet owners to help explain that nutritional needs may change after their pet is spayed or neutered.

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1 min to 5 min

Feeding Large and Giant Breed Puppies

Puppy

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.

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1 min to 5 min

Feeding Small and Toy Breed Puppies

Puppy

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.

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1 min to 5 min

How Nutrition Can Help Your Dog Thrive

Adult Dog

How Nutrition Can Help Your Dog Thrive

Learn about your dog’s nutritional needs for a long, healthy and active life.

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1 min to 5 min

Supporting the Puppy’s Developing Immune System

Puppy

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.

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1 min to 5 min