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.
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.
Senior Dog
Nutrition tailored to the unique needs of senior dogs can help them live longer, healthier lives.
Nutrition plays a critical role in optimizing canine reproduction and in supporting puppy development and growth.
Large and giant breed puppies should be fed to maintain a steady growth rate and a lean, healthy body condition.
Small and toy breed puppies should be fed small, frequent meals and fed to a lean, healthy body condition.
Controlling the growth rate of large and giant breed puppies is critical for their long-term skeletal health.
Intake of the correct amount of calcium is key in large breed puppies.