LIFE STAGE NUTRITION

Purina's groundbreaking 9-year study showed that feeding a specific blend of nutrients can extend the healthy lives of cats.​

Feeding a balanced diet supports healthy skeletal development and a lean body condition in puppies.​

Controlling the growth rate of large and giant breed puppies is critical for their long-term skeletal health.

Maintaining a lean body condition from puppyhood and throughout life is associated with increased longevity and delayed onset of signs of chronic disease.

Neutering may increase a pet’s risk for becoming overweight or obese.

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

Large and giant breed puppies should be fed to maintain a steady growth rate and a lean, healthy body condition.

Small and toy breed puppies should be fed small, frequent meals and fed to a lean, healthy body condition.

Nutrition tailored to the unique needs of senior cats can help them live longer, healthier lives.

Nutrition tailored to the unique needs of senior dogs can help them live longer, healthier lives.

What pet owners should consider when choosing a food for their cat. 

Share this handout with pet owners to help explain that nutritional needs may change after their pet is spayed or neutered.