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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 Management of the Neutered Cat by  Jennifer A. Larsen

Kitten

Feeding Management of the Neutered Cat by Jennifer A. Larsen

Neutered cats are predisposed to becoming overweight or obese.​

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11 min to 15 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.

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1 min to 5 min

Feeding Kittens

Kitten

Feeding Kittens

Kittens should be fed to achieve normal growth and a lean, healthy body condition.

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1 min to 5 min

How Do I Choose a Healthy Dog Food?

Adult Dog

How Do I Choose a Healthy Dog Food?

Here are several factors to consider when you are choosing a food for your dog.

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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.

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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.

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1 min to 5 min

Large Breed Puppies: Excessive Calcium Is Detrimental to Healthy Bone Development

Puppy

Large Breed Puppies: Excessive Calcium Is Detrimental to Healthy Bone Development

Intake of the correct amount of calcium is key in large breed puppies.

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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.

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1 min to 5 min

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

Puppy Growth Rates

Puppy

Puppy Growth Rates

Breed size affects the growth rate of puppies.

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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.

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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