

Resources

Puppy
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

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.
1 min to 5 min

Puppy
Puppy Growth Rates
Breed size affects the growth rate of puppies.
1 min to 5 min
Microbiome
Managing the Gut Microbiome
Diet, a controllable factor that influences the gut microbiome, offers a daily opportunity to contribute to gut health.
1 min to 5 min

Changing Diets
Switching Pet Foods - Dogs
Gradually transitioning onto a new diet minimizes the risk of stomach upset.
1 min to 5 min

Nutrients
Antioxidants in Pet Foods
Dietary antioxidants support pet health and help preserve the nutritional quality of pet food. Learn more about the important ways that antioxidants contribute to better, longer lives for pets.
6 min to 10 min

Choosing a Pet Food
Cooking Processes & Commercial Pet Foods
Various cooking processes are used in preparing commercial pet foods to ensure delivery of highly nutritious, palatable products. The methods used are determined by the final form (e.g., a dry or wet food), desired texture and visual properties, and packaging. Common forms of pet food include dry extruded kibbles and canned wet food.
6 min to 10 min

Cardiovascular Conditions
Cardiac Conditions
Learn about new roles for nutrients for pets with heart disease.
6 min to 10 min

Cardiovascular Conditions
Cardiac Conditions/Heart Failure
Heart disease invariably progresses, but it does not always lead to heart failure. The prognosis depends on the pet’s overall health, the type of heart disease and its rate of progression.
6 min to 10 min

Gastrointestinal Disorders
PREBIOTICS: Effects On Gastrointestinal And Host Health
Prebiotics are dietary fibers that offer important nutritional interventions for preventive gut health and the management of health conditions.
20+ minutes

Kitten
Feeding Kittens
Kittens should be fed to achieve normal growth and a lean, healthy body condition.
1 min to 5 min

Senior Cat
Effect of Diet and Body Composition on Life Span in Aging Cats by Carolyn J. Cupp
Purina's groundbreaking 9-year study showed that feeding a specific blend of nutrients can extend the healthy lives of cats.
6 min to 10 min