Life Stage Nutrition Image

LIFE STAGE NUTRITION

Practical information about the nutritional needs of cats and dogs at each life stage, including growth, maintenance, reproduction and aging.

Resources

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.

VIEW BRIEF

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.

VIEW BRIEF

1 min to 5 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.

VIEW BRIEF

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.

VIEW BRIEF

1 min to 5 min

Feeding Senior Dogs

Senior Dog

Feeding Senior Dogs

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

VIEW BRIEF

1 min to 5 min

Maintenance Nutrition for Healthy Adult Cats

Adult Cat

Maintenance Nutrition for Healthy Adult Cats

Nutrition that addresses the unique nutrient requirements of adult cats can help them live long, healthy lives.

VIEW BRIEF

1 min to 5 min

Benefits of Nutrition Shown in Groundbreaking Longevity Study in Cats

Senior Cat

Benefits of Nutrition Shown in Groundbreaking Longevity Study in Cats

Purina conducted a groundbreaking 9-year study that demonstrated feeding a specific blend of nutrients can extend the healthy lives of cats.

VIEW BRIEF

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.

VIEW BRIEF

1 min to 5 min

Puppies and Adult Dogs: The Importance of Staying Lean

Adult Dog, Puppy

Puppies and Adult Dogs: The Importance of Staying Lean

Maintaining a lean body condition from puppyhood and throughout life is associated with increased longevity and delayed onset of signs of chronic disease.

VIEW BRIEF

1 min to 5 min

What Do Cats Need to Thrive?

Adult Cat

What Do Cats Need to Thrive?

From affection to veterinary health care, learn what your cat needs to thrive.

VIEW HANDOUT

1 min to 5 min

Nutrition for Pregnant and Lactating Cats and Their Nursing Kittens

Adult Cat

Nutrition for Pregnant and Lactating Cats and Their Nursing Kittens

Nutrition plays a critical role in successful feline reproduction and in supporting development and growth of healthy kittens before and after birth.

VIEW BRIEF

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.

VIEW BRIEF

1 min to 5 min