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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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  • Feeding Large and Giant Breed Puppies

    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.

    1 min to 5 min

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    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.

    1 min to 5 min

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    Epilepsy

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

    6 min to 10 min

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    Puppy Growth Rates

    Breed size affects the growth rate of puppies.

    1 min to 5 min

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    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.​

    11 min to 15 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