Practical information about the nutritional needs of cats and dogs at each life stage, including growth, maintenance, reproduction and aging.

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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.

Resources

Feeding the Brain: Putting Purina’s Nutritional Science Into Practice

Senior Dog

Feeding the Brain: Putting Purina’s Nutritional Science Into Practice

The developing brain has unique nutritional demands to set the foundation for lifelong brain health. Metabolic changes and risk factors associated with brain aging, age-related cognitive decline, and the resulting behavioral changes can be targeted with nutritional interventions that support healthier brain aging.​

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16 min to 20 min

How Nutrition Can Help Your Dog Thrive

Adult Dog

How Nutrition Can Help Your Dog Thrive

Learn about your dog’s nutritional needs for a long, healthy and active life.

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1 min to 5 min

Effect of Diet and Body Composition on Life Span in Aging Cats by Carolyn J. Cupp

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.​

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6 min to 10 min

Puppies and Adult Dogs: The Importance of Staying Lean

Adult Dog, Puppy

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.

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1 min to 5 min

Nutrition for Pregnant and Lactating Dogs and Their Nursing Puppies

Adult Dog, Puppy

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.

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1 min to 5 min

Epilepsy

Senior Dog

Epilepsy

Learn more about epilepsy and the research by Purina in partnership with the Royal Veterinary College of London.

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6 min to 10 min

Feeding Small and Toy Breed Puppies

Puppy

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.

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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

Puppy Growth Rates

Puppy

Puppy Growth Rates

Breed size affects the growth rate of puppies.

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1 min to 5 min

Decreased Energy Needs in Pets After Spaying or Neutering

Kitten, Puppy

Decreased Energy Needs in Pets After Spaying or Neutering

Neutering may increase a pet’s risk for becoming overweight or obese.

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1 min to 5 min

Balanced Feeding Assists Healthy Growth in Dogs by Britta Dobenecker

Puppy

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.​

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11 min to 15 min

Feeding Management of the Neutered Cat by  Jennifer A. Larsen

Kitten

Feeding Management of the Neutered Cat by Jennifer A. Larsen

Neutered cats are predisposed to becoming overweight or obese.​

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11 min to 15 min