Food for little big dogs

When we set out to make Nature's Recipe® Large Breed Puppy Recipe, we needed to keep in mind what large breed puppies need: energy, muscle development, controlled weight gain, and good digestion. So we started with chicken meal, a high quality protein source to keep your puppy's muscles developing. Then we added oatmeal, a lean carbohydrate source, for energy. Last but not least, we used chicory root for soluble fiber to help keep your puppy's digestive track happy.

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Chicken meal, oatmeal, oatmeal and pearled barley, brown rice, poultry fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), chicken, fat product (natural source of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)), tomato pomace, dried brewers yeast, salt, natural flavor, inulin, potassium chloride, alfalfa nutrient concentrate, vitamins (vitamin E supplement, l-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), inositol, niacin supplement, vitamin A supplement, d-calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate, beta-carotene, riboflavin supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of vitamin K activity), vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement), minerals (zinc proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc oxide, iron proteinate, copper sulfate, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, calcium iodate, sodium selenite), choline chloride, l-carnitine, glucosamine hydrochloride, chondroitin sulfate, yucca schidigera extract, citric acid (used as a preservative), rosemary extract.

Control of food consumption is an important part of raising a healthy large-breed puppy. Free choice feeding (always having a full bowl available) should be avoided until your puppy reaches its mature skeletal size (12 - 24 months depending on breed). Use the feeding directions below as a guideline and adjust as needed to maintain a normal growth rate for the breed of your dog. Provide plenty of water at all times.

From weaning to six months of age, feed the recommended amount in 3 feedings per day. Over 6 months of age, feed the recommended amount in 2 feedings per day. Always introduce new diets gradually.

Title Value
Crude Protein Min. 22.0%
Crude Fat Min. 10.0%
Crude Fiber Max. 4.0%
Moisture Max. 10.0%
Calcium Min. 1.0%
Phosphorus Min. 0.8%
Vitamin E Min. 100 IU/kg
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)* Min. 0.1%
Glucosamine* Min. 325 mg/kg
Chondroitin Sulfate* Min. 120 mg/kg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids* Min. 2.0%
Omega-3 Fatty Acids* Min. 0.25%

*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.

Amount of Feeding (daily)**
weight of dog (lbs) weaning to 6 months 6-12 months **Greater then 12 months
3-10 ½ - 1½   ¼ - ¾
10-20 1½ - 3   ¾ - 1½
20-50 2 - 5½ 2¼ - 4¼ 1½ - 2¾
50-75   4¼ - 5½ 2¾ - 3¾
75-100   5½ - 7¼ 3¾ - 4¾
Over 100 Add ½ cup for every 10 lbs. of body weight over 100 lbs.

**Measurements are based on a standard 8-oz. cup.

Feed pregnant and nursing dogs 2 to 4 times the adult recommended amount divided into 2 to 4 feedings per day.






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