{"id":1161,"date":"2018-05-16T12:24:13","date_gmt":"2018-05-16T19:24:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/?p=1161"},"modified":"2024-07-25T05:49:24","modified_gmt":"2024-07-25T12:49:24","slug":"change-pet-food-according-to-age","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/change-pet-food-according-to-age\/","title":{"rendered":"Do I Need to Change Pet Food According to Age?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1163 size-large\" title=\"cats of various ages eat from various bowls\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/iStock-664547930_high-1.jpg\" alt=\"You should select a pet food according to age for proper pet nutrition and pet health\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/iStock-664547930_high-1.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/iStock-664547930_high-1-1500x1000.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/iStock-664547930_high-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/iStock-664547930_high-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>A walk through the food aisle at your local pet supply store is likely to have your head swimming. There are diets for puppies, large breed seniors, small breed puppies, and more. There is cat food, senior cat food, food for cats with sensitive stomachs, and food for cats who live indoors. There are even pet foods geared towards certain breeds. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Likely, you have found a diet that works well for your pet and have stuck with it. But do you need to change your pet food according to age? The answer isn\u2019t always clear cut. Lucky for you (and your animals) <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">our expert veterinarians<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are happy to help you select the right food for your pet.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Importance of Pet Nutrition<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This well-known phrase &#8211; you are what you eat <\/span><b>\u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is actually quite accurate. A balanced diet is the foundation of good health in our pets. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A solid nutritional foundation is important in order to support:<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideal body weight<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optimal function of the musculoskeletal system<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy coat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good endocrine function<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong cardiovascular system<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Normal digestive function<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balanced immune function<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A pet with good nutritional care lives, on average, 2\u00bd years longer than their counterparts fed a subpar diet. Your decisions matter tremendously in this area of pet care. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Need to Change Pet Food According to Age<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When choosing which diet to feed your pet, the choices are endless. There is good reason for the variety out there, though. Each pet has different nutritional needs. Just as a human newborn eats a diet that is different from a teenager\u2019s, pets have different requirements as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should choose your pet\u2019s food by taking into account several factors, including caloric needs, health issues, and lifestyle. We often group pet foods into what are called life stages, making it logical that you may want to consider a change in pet food according to age.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Growth <\/b><b>\u2013<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An animal who is growing rapidly has very different needs than one who is maintaining an adult weight. Puppy and kitten foods often are more calorie-dense and protein-rich in order to accommodate a high metabolism. They typically have carefully calculated ratios of important minerals, such as calcium and phosphorus, to promote healthy growth. Needs for this type of food can vary, but most pets should be fed a puppy or kitten diet until around one year of age. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Adult maintenance <\/b><b>\u2013<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are feeding a puppy or kitten food, it is important to change pet food according to age as your pet enters maturity. In most cases, they no longer need the calories in a growth diet, and continuing to feed this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/pet-obesity-2\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">may promote obesity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A good adult maintenance food provides a well-balanced nutritional profile for an adult pet.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pregnant\/nursing <\/b><b>\u2013<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An animal who is pregnant or nursing young needs lots of extra calories and nutrients to provide for her babies. A diet formulated for this will help the mother and little bundles of joy to thrive.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Senior <\/b><b>\u2013<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most often diets labeled for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/senior-pet-wellness\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">senior pets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have some changes from an adult maintenance diet. They are typically lower in calories to accommodate a more sedentary lifestyle. They are also usually a bit higher in fiber to promote healthy digestion and may contain additives like glucosamine for joint health (although, typically not in therapeutic concentrations).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most pets need to change from a puppy or kitten food to an adult maintenance food as they enter adulthood. Thereafter, the waters become a bit more murky. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all pets need the changes provided by a senior diet. Some athletic animals may need a higher caloric concentration out of their diet. A good many more pets will need to transition to a pet food designed to address specific medical needs, such as food allergies, kidney disease, or gastrointestinal issues. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to understand the right pet food according to age, and to be sure that your choice is the best one. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please let us know if you need help<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with this, as we love to talk nutrition with our pet parents!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A walk through the food aisle at your local pet supply store is likely to have your head swimming. 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