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Making a Diet Recommendation
Nutritional assessment uses an iterative process to make specific diet recommendations tailored to individual dogs and cats.
1 min to 5 min
Adult Dog, Puppy
Nutrition plays a critical role in optimizing canine reproduction and in supporting puppy development and growth.
Puppy
Large and giant breed puppies should be fed to maintain a steady growth rate and a lean, healthy body condition.
Breed size affects the growth rate of puppies.
Kitten, Puppy
Neutering may increase a pet’s risk for becoming overweight or obese.
Controlling the growth rate of large and giant breed puppies is critical for their long-term skeletal health.
Intake of the correct amount of calcium is key in large breed puppies.
Small and toy breed puppies should be fed small, frequent meals and fed to a lean, healthy body condition.
Maintaining a lean body condition from puppyhood and throughout life is associated with increased longevity and delayed onset of signs of chronic disease.