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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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  • puppy growth rate

    Puppy Growth Rates

    Breed size affects the growth rate of puppies.

    1 min to 5 min

  • Immune System

    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.

    1 min to 5 min

  • 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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    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.

    1 min to 5 min

  • brown lab nursing 4 puppies

    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

  • Large Breed Puppies Rapid Growth Is Not Optimal Growth

    Large Breed Puppies: Rapid Growth Is Not Optimal Growth

    Controlling the growth rate of large and giant breed puppies is critical for their long-term skeletal health.

    1 min to 5 min

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

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

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

    1 min to 5 min

  • Puppies and Adult Dogs The Importance of Staying Lean

    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.

    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