Cães e gatos precisam de alimentação adequada para cada fase de vida

A nutrição de cães e gatos é um dos pilares para a promoção de saúde, longevidade e bem-estar dos animais. Uma alimentação equilibrada não apenas supre as necessidades energéticas, mas, também, contribui para prevenir doenças, auxiliar o crescimento, manter funções metabólicas e promover qualidade de vida (1). Com o avanço das pesquisas em nutrição animal, os alimentos comerciais foram segmentados em categorias específicas para filhotes, adultos e idosos, com objetivo de adequar e otimizar a alimentação conforme as necessidades nutricionais de cada faixa etária.

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