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
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.
1 min to 5 min
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.
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
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.
1 min to 5 min
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.
1 min to 5 min
Adult Cat
Nutrition for Pregnant and Lactating Cats and Their Nursing Kittens
Nutrition plays a critical role in successful feline reproduction and in supporting development and growth of healthy kittens before and after birth.
1 min to 5 min
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.
1 min to 5 min
Adult Dog
Maintenance Nutrition for Healthy Adult Dogs
Every adult dog has unique nutritional needs. Tailored nutrition can help them live long, healthy lives.
1 min to 5 min
Senior Dog
Epilepsy
Learn more about epilepsy and the research by Purina in partnership with the Royal Veterinary College of London.
6 min to 10 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