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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

Key Purina Life Span Study Publications

Feeding Management

Key Purina Life Span Study Publications

See a list of additional key publications from the 14-Year Purina Life Span Study.

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1 min to 5 min

Five-Year Longitudinal Study on Limited Food Consumption and Development of Osteoarthritis in Coxofemoral Joints of Dogs

Five-Year Longitudinal Study on Limited Food Consumption and Development of Osteoarthritis in Coxofemoral Joints of Dogs

See results from the 14-Year Purina Life Span Study.

Evaluation of the Effect of Limited Food Consumption on Radiographic Evidence of Osteoarthritis in Dogs

Evaluation of the Effect of Limited Food Consumption on Radiographic Evidence of Osteoarthritis in Dogs

See results from the 14-Year Purina Life Span Study.

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

Essential Fatty Acids in Pet Food

Nutrients

Essential Fatty Acids in Pet Food

Pets obtain essential fatty acids from their diet. What are these fatty acids, and how do they support pet health?

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6 min to 10 min

Feeding Guidelines on Pet Food Labels

Feeding Management, Pet Food Labels

Feeding Guidelines on Pet Food Labels

Feeding guidelines are designed to help owners determine the quantity of food to feed their pets to ensure an optimal body condition, but owners may be unsure how to use them.

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6 min to 10 min

Maintaining Healthy Weight

Body Condition Assessment

Maintaining Healthy Weight

Maintaining a healthy weight in pets provides many health advantages, but many pet owners are uncertain about how to manage their pet’s weight.

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6 min to 10 min

Minerals in Pet Foods

Nutrients

Minerals in Pet Foods

Minerals are one of six nutrient groups in pet food that dogs and cats need for optimal health. Learn more about the minerals that contribute to healthy body function.

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6 min to 10 min

Nutrition and Heart Health

Heart Health

Nutrition and Heart Health

The heart is a vital organ that relies on specific nutrients and a continuous supply of energy to support and maintain a regular rate and rhythm, yet the role of nutrition in pets’ cardiac health is often overlooked.

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6 min to 10 min

Nutrition and Urinary Tract Health in Cats

Lower Urinary Tract Health

Nutrition and Urinary Tract Health in Cats

Feline lower urinary tract diseases (FLUTDs) have a multi-factorial etiology. Diet can play an important role as part of the overall management.

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6 min to 10 min

Prebiotics

Ingredients in Pet Food

Prebiotics

Purina was the first to use prebiotics in pet food and is a leader in the field. What are the benefits of prebiotics to pets?

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6 min to 10 min