title: Pediatric nutrition.
abstract: This article discusses pediatric nutrition in puppies and kittens. Supplementation of basic nutrients such as fat, protein, minerals, vitamins, and essential fatty acids of the bitch is essential for the proper growth and development of puppies during the lactation period. Milk replacers are compared for use in puppies and kittens. Supplements such as colostrum and probiotics for promotion of a healthy immune system and prevention or treatment of stress-induced and weaning diarrhea are also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Nestle Purina PetCare, One Checkerboard Square, St. Louis, MO 63164, USA. Electronic address: deborah.greco@rdmo.nestle.com.
authors.forename: Deborah S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Greco
mesh_terms: D000821:Animal Feed / Q000032:analysis*; D000824:Animal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena / Q000502:physiology*; D000818:Animals; D002415:Cats; D004032:Diet / Q000662:veterinary; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D039382:Maternal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena
keywords: Bitch; Kitten; Milk replacer; Prebiotics; Probiotics; Puppy; Queen