Puppies and
lactating females need to be fed more as their energy and nutritional needs are greater.
This also helps explain why growing puppies and pregnant or
lactating females need more protein than the average dog — they need it to grow new tissue or produce milk.
Not exact matches
Again, a
lactating mother
needs more calories than a non-
lactating female dog.
Features · Specially designed to meet the nutrient
needs of growing small and medium breed puppies · Contains real chicken · Also supplies complete and balanced nutrition for gestating and
lactating females Item Specifications: Size 6.6 lb., 18 lb., 35 lb.
Never confine a
lactating female cat to a cage or trap — her kittens
need to feed every few hours and she will be a risk for mastitis if she can't nurse her kittens
Active dogs, as well as pregnant and
lactating females, also
need extra protein in their diet.
Puppies and
lactating females will
need to be fed more as their energy and nutritional
needs are greater.