LIFE STAGE NUTRITION

Nutrition plays a critical role in optimizing canine reproduction and in supporting puppy development and growth.

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

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.

Maintaining a lean, healthy body condition in kittens can help prevent obesity and related health conditions in later years.

Breed size affects the growth rate of puppies.

Purina's groundbreaking 9-year study showed that feeding a specific blend of nutrients can extend the healthy lives of cats.​

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

Feeding a balanced diet supports healthy skeletal development and a lean body condition in puppies.​

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

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

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