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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.

Resources

Epilepsy

Senior Dog

Epilepsy

Learn more about epilepsy and the research by Purina in partnership with the Royal Veterinary College of London.

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6 min to 10 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

How Do I Choose a Healthy Dog Food?

Adult Dog

How Do I Choose a Healthy Dog Food?

Here are several factors to consider when you are choosing a food for your dog.

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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

Maintenance Nutrition for Healthy Adult Cats

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.

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1 min to 5 min

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

Nutrition for Pregnant and Lactating Cats and Their Nursing Kittens

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.

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1 min to 5 min

Nutrition for Pregnant and Lactating Dogs and Their Nursing Puppies

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.

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1 min to 5 min