Practical information about the nutritional needs of cats and dogs at each life stage, including growth, maintenance, reproduction and aging.
LIFE STAGE NUTRITION
Practical information about the nutritional needs of cats and dogs at each life stage, including growth, maintenance, reproduction and aging.
Resources
Adult Dog
How Nutrition Can Help Your Dog Thrive
Learn about your dog’s nutritional needs for a long, healthy and active life.
1 min to 5 min
Adult Cat
Maintenance Nutrition for Healthy Adult Cats
Nutrition that addresses the unique nutrient requirements of adult cats can help them live long, healthy lives.
1 min to 5 min
Kitten, Puppy
Decreased Energy Needs in Pets After Spaying or Neutering
Neutering may increase a pet’s risk for becoming overweight or obese.
1 min to 5 min
Adult Dog
How Do I Choose a Healthy Dog Food?
Here are several factors to consider when you are choosing a food for your dog.
1 min to 5 min
Puppy
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
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.
1 min to 5 min
Senior Cat
Feeding Senior Cats
Nutrition tailored to the unique needs of senior cats can help them live longer, healthier lives.
1 min to 5 min
Senior Dog
Feeding Senior Dogs
Nutrition tailored to the unique needs of senior dogs can help them live longer, healthier lives.
1 min to 5 min
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
Adult Cat
What Do Cats Need to Thrive?
From affection to veterinary health care, learn what your cat needs to thrive.
1 min to 5 min