LIFE STAGE NUTRITION
LIFE STAGE NUTRITION
Practical information about the nutritional needs of cats and dogs at each life stage, including growth, maintenance, reproduction and aging.
Resources
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
Adult Cat, Adult Dog
Decreased Energy Needs in Pets After Spaying or Neutering
In this brief video, Martha G. Cline, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition), shares why adjusting feeding plans post-surgery is essential for long-term health in this short video.
1 min to 5 min
Adult Cat
Nutrition for Pregnant and Lactating Cats
In this brief video, Martha Cline, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition), explains how feeding a high-quality diet formulated for growth and reproduction supports queens throughout pregnancy and lactation, and how calorie needs increase significantly as birth approaches.
1 min to 5 min
Immunity, Ingredients in Pet Food
Colostrum in Pet Food
Life stage and other factors can affect the immune system in dogs and cats. Research has shown that feeding a diet supplemented with colostrum may provide support during times of challenge by promoting a strong local and systemic immune response.
6 min to 10 min