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

Resources

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

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

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.
16 min to 20 min

Kitten
Feeding Management of the Neutered Cat by Jennifer A. Larsen
Neutered cats are predisposed to becoming overweight or obese.
11 min to 15 min

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

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.
11 min to 15 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

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