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Nutrition

Pet Nutrition by Life Stage

Nutrition planning should follow your pet’s growth, body and muscle condition, appetite, activity and medical history—not a universal age-based prescription.

Dogs

Puppy

Choose a complete and balanced food appropriate for growth and, where relevant, large-breed growth. Discuss portions and meal patterns with your veterinary team; do not add minerals or supplements without advice.

Adult

For an adult dog, check that the food is complete and balanced for adult maintenance. Use activity, appetite and body-condition trends to review portions with your veterinary team. exercise for your pet's age

Senior

Older dogs can gain weight, lose muscle or have medical needs that change feeding decisions. Review Body Condition Score, Muscle Condition Score, weight trend and history; age alone does not call for a fixed calorie cut or low-phosphorus diet. senior dog care guide

Cats

Kitten

Use a complete and balanced kitten diet suitable for growth. Ask your veterinary team about portions and meal patterns, and monitor growth, appetite and body condition rather than relying on a fixed protein range.

Adult

For an adult cat, assess nutritional adequacy, preferences, water intake and body condition together. Wet and dry formats can both be suitable; food format alone is not a medical treatment.

Senior

For an older cat, track appetite, weight and muscle condition rather than prescribing a fixed protein percentage. Changes deserve veterinary discussion, and therapeutic diets should be selected for a medical indication. senior cat care guide

Supplements Worth Considering

Supplements are not automatically needed with a complete and balanced diet. Evidence depends on the product, species and condition. Ask your veterinarian about potential benefits, contraindications and interactions; do not use this page to select a dose.

Senior Pet Health Guide

Sources: AAHA: diet and body condition; WSAVA nutritional assessment and food selection. These support individualized assessment, not fixed nutrient or calorie prescriptions for every senior pet.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I feed my senior dog?

Choose a complete and balanced diet appropriate for the species and growth or adult-maintenance needs. Review body condition, muscle condition, weight trend, appetite, activity and medical history with your veterinarian. Older age alone does not prescribe a calorie cut, fixed protein percentage or low-phosphorus diet.

Do senior cats need more or less protein?

Choose a complete and balanced diet appropriate for the species and growth or adult-maintenance needs. Review body condition, muscle condition, weight trend, appetite, activity and medical history with your veterinarian. Older age alone does not prescribe a calorie cut, fixed protein percentage or low-phosphorus diet.

When should I switch my puppy to adult food?

The transition depends on growth and the individual dog, including breed and expected adult size. Ask your veterinarian when an adult-maintenance diet is appropriate; do not change food solely on a fixed birthday.

Is wet food or dry food better for cats?

Wet and dry foods can both be appropriate when nutritionally complete and suitable for the cat. Moisture, intake, preferences and medical needs matter. Wet food alone is not a treatment for kidney disease; therapeutic diets should be veterinarian-guided when indicated.