关于猫犬在各个生命阶段的营养需求的实用信息,包括生长、生存、繁殖和衰老阶段。
幼猫
与成年猫相比,发育期的幼猫热量(能量)需求更高。在前六个月,幼猫每单位体重所需的卡路里约是成年猫的两倍。达到 6 月龄之后,它们的能量需求会逐渐下降。
营养应能满足幼猫个体正常生长发育的独特营养需求,同时维持健美、健康的身体状况。应在家中定期监测猫的身体状况(使用 Purina 身体状况评分系统),并在兽医预约期间评估身体状况和体重。
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