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.

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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

Feeding Large and Giant Breed Puppies

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.

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1 min to 5 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

Feeding Senior Cats

Senior Cat

Feeding Senior Cats

Nutrition tailored to the unique needs of senior cats can help them live longer, healthier lives.

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1 min to 5 min

Feeding Senior Dogs

Senior Dog

Feeding Senior Dogs

Nutrition tailored to the unique needs of senior dogs can help them live longer, healthier lives.

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1 min to 5 min

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

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

Feeding Kittens

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

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

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

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

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