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The Purina Body Condition System

Body Condition Assessment

The Purina Body Condition System

The Purina Body Condition System is an easy and practical tool for assessing a pet's body composition.​

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1 min to 5 min

Definitions of Key Terms Regarding Commercial Pet Foods

Choosing a Pet Food

Definitions of Key Terms Regarding Commercial Pet Foods

This glossary defines the key phrases used to describe commercial pet foods and explains the roles of two important associations.​

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1 min to 5 min

Why Is Taurine Considered an Essential Nutrient for Cats?

Nutrients

Why Is Taurine Considered an Essential Nutrient for Cats?

Cats need to obtain adequate taurine from food, which makes this amino acid an essential one.

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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

Supporting the Puppy’s Developing Immune System

Puppy

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.

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1 min to 5 min

Feline Calcium Oxalate Urolithiasis

Renal & Urinary Disorders

Feline Calcium Oxalate Urolithiasis

Nutrition plays an important role in reducing the risk of recurrence of calcium oxalate urolithiasis in cats.

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1 min to 5 min

How Do Pet Food Companies Ensure Food Safety?

Choosing a Pet Food

How Do Pet Food Companies Ensure Food Safety?

Pet food manufacturers are committed to producing safe, nutritious cat and dog foods.

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1 min to 5 min

What Do Cats Need to Thrive?

Adult Cat

What Do Cats Need to Thrive?

From affection to veterinary health care, learn what your cat needs to thrive.

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1 min to 5 min

Why Choose a Small Breed Dog Food

Choosing a Pet Food

Why Choose a Small Breed Dog Food

Learn why small dogs can benefit from a food specifically formulated for them.

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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

Kittens and Adult Cats: The Importance of Staying Lean

Adult Cat, Kitten

Kittens and Adult Cats: The Importance of Staying Lean

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

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1 min to 5 min

Feline Hepatic Lipidosis

Hepatic Disorders

Feline Hepatic Lipidosis

Prompt and intensive nutritional support is fundamental to the treatment of hepatic lipidosis in cats.

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1 min to 5 min