Dog Supplies

Natural Balance Alpha Chicken Dry Dog Food

When dogs roamed the earth they hunted for their meals in the wild, pursuing the nutritional balance they crave. Natural Balance has created ALPHA: a grain-free blend of multiple, high quality proteins, fruits and vegetables. We've balanced your dog's nutritional needs with a formula that goes back to the grain-free benefits of the wild.

Product Features:

• It’s complete and balanced for all breeds, from puppies to adults.
• It has moderate protein levels
• It’s completely grain free
• It has healthy digestion prebiotics
• It includes unique fruits & veggies

Item Specifications:

Weight:

12.5 lbs

25 lbs

Daily Feeding Guidelines:

Puppies

Weight of Puppy (lbs) Serving Size

10 or less 1 1/2 to 2 cups*

10 - 20 2 to 3 1/2 cups*

20 - 30 3 1/2 to 5 1/2 cups*

30 - 40 5 1/2 to 7 cups*

40 - 60 7 to 9 cups*

60 - 80 9 to 11 1/2 cups*

80 - 100 11 1/2 to 13 cups*

*Standard 8 oz. measuring cup.

Note: These feeding guidelines are suggested only, feeding amounts may vary by breed, activity level, temperament and climate.

Puppies can begin nibbling on moistened Natural Balance® ALPHA® Dry Dog Food before they are weaned. From six weeks to six months, feed three times a day. You may want to add a small amount of Natural Balance® Canned Dog Food for ease of feeding. The amount of canned dog food can be gradually decreased as the puppy matures. After six months, it is recommended to feed twice daily.

Adult Dogs

Weight of Dog(lbs) Serving Size

10 or less 1/2 to 1 cup*

10 - 20 1 to 1 1/2 cups*

20 - 30 1 1/2 to 2 cups*

30 - 40 2 to 2 1/2 cups*

40 - 60 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 cups*

60 - 80 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 cups*

80 - 100 4 1/2 to 5 1/4 cups*

*Standard 8 oz. measuring cup.

Note: The amounts in the table are intended as guidelines only. The food intake should be adjusted according to the age, weight, breed, temperature, climate and activity level of your dog. Consult a veterinarian for specific weight recommendations.

Adult dogs should be fed either once or twice per day. When you first start feeding Natural Balance® ALPHA® Dry Dog Food, we suggest to start with the amounts recommended in the Table. Energy requirements vary with environmental conditions, temperature and activity of your dog. The amount of food should always be adjusted to suit your dog's needs.

Pregnant Females

Minimal increase needed during first 6 weeks. Weeks 7, 8, & 9 increase up to 25%.

Lactating Females

Immediately after whelping, the nutritional demand increases by 50% compared to maintenance levels. Feed in 3 equal meals per day.

Working Dogs

Based on the work your dog will be asked to perform, the nutritional requirements will vary accordingly. As the work load increases, the demand for protein and fat increases proportionally. Dogs in hard training will generally require twice the maintenance levels.

Feeding Management

We recommend that you do not add vitamins, minerals or any other supplements, except upon the advice of a veterinarian. When switching your dog's diet, the change should be made gradually, by replacing the current food with increasing portions of Natural Balance® ALPHA® Dry Dog Food. The change should be completed after 5 to 7 days. The maintenance of proper body weight is most important for your dog's health. Consult your veterinarian for specific weight recommendations for your dog. Remember, fresh clean water should be available at all times!

Ingredient Listing:

Chicken, Potatoes, Chicken Meal, Garbanzo Beans, Peas, Turkey Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Natural Flavor, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid), Duck, Alfalfa Meal, Potato Starch, Beet Pulp, Dried Egg, Salmon Oil, Vegetable Pomace (carrot, celery, beet, parsley, lettuce, watercress, spinach), Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Cranberries, Blueberries, Apples, Zucchini, Dried Kelp, Vitamins (vitamin E supplement, niacin supplement, d-calcium pantothenate, vitamin A acetate, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid), Inulin, Minerals (zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, copper sulfate, manganous sulfate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate), L-carnitine, Ascorbic Acid (source of vitamin C), Yucca Schidigera Extract, DL-methionine, L-lysine, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid (preservatives).

Guaranteed Analysis:

Calories:

Metabolizable energy 3500 kcal/kg, 360 kcal/8 oz cup (calculated).