Nutro Natural Choice Large Breed Weight Management Dry Dog Food
Overweight dogs need a special kind of diet and health conditioning. Also, they need a regulated intake of Calcium and phosphorus. Nutro Natural Choice Large Breed Weight Management Dry Dog Food gives them just that. The special kind of Vitamins that this formula contains helps build your dog's immunity. This formula also helps keep your dog's joints strong and heart healthy. All of this with a great taste of chicken, lamb, and salmon, makes for a perfect diet.
Features
· For overweight, less active large breed dogs over 50 lbs.
· Optimized fat & protein levels for large breed, overweight dogs
· Natural ingredients with added vitamins, minerals & taurine
· Natural sources of Glucosamine & Chondroitin for healthy joints
· Balanced Calcium & Phosphorus for strong bones
· Guaranteed to improve skin & coat*
· Premium Nutrition. Superior Performance
· Made in USA
Item Specifications:
Flavor
Chicken
Ingredients
Ground Rice, Chicken Meal, Rice Bran, Wheat Flour, Corn Gluten Meal, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Chicken, Poultry Fat (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Natural Flavors, Soybean Oil (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Sunflower Oil (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Potassium Chloride, Sodium Bicarbonate, Dried Kelp, Egg Product, Taurine, Vitamin E Supplement, Choline Chloride, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Biotin, Copper Proteinate, Niacin Supplement, Potassium Iodide, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, L-Carnitine, Riboflavin Supplement (source of Vitamin B2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (source of Vitamin B6), Sodium Selenite, Thiamine Mononitrate (source of Vitamin B1), Manganese Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K activity), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid.
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (minimum) 18.00%
Crude Fat (minimum) 7.00%
Crude Fat (maximum) 9.00%
Crude Fiber (maximum) 5.00%
Moisture (maximum) 10.00%
Linoleic Acid (minimum) 2.50%
Calcium (minimum) 0.60%
Calcium (maximum) 1.10%
Phosphorus (minimum) 0.50%
Phosphorus (maximum) 1.00%
Zinc (minimum) 240 mg/kg
Vitamin E (minimum) 250 IU/kg
Ascorbic Acid (minimum)* 35 mg/kg
Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA) (minimum)* 0.15%
L-Carnitine (minimum)* 15 mg/kg
Glucosamine (minimum)* 150 mg/kg
Chondroitin Sulfate (minimum)* 100 mg/kg
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.
Feeding Guide
The following guidelines are for adult dogs and should be adjusted as needed to maintain optimum weight and condition. When feeding NATURAL CHOICE® Dog Food for the first time, we suggest you blend increasing amounts of NATURAL CHOICE® Large Breed Weight Management Dog Food with your old food for 6 days.
For Less Active Dogs: Feed according to the guidelines under Maintenance
For Overweight Dogs: Feed according to the guidelines under Weight Reduction. Once the target weight is achieved, switch to Maintenance feeding.
Suggested Amounts to Feed Per Day†
Weight of Dog Maintenance Weight Reduction
50 - 65 lbs. 3-1/2 – 4-1/3 cups 2-3/4 – 3-1/3 cups
65 - 90 lbs. 4-1/3 – 5-1/2 cups 3-1/3 – 4 -1/3cups
90 - 130 lbs. 5-1/2 – 7-1/3 cups 4-1/3 – 5-2/3 cups
130 - 170 lbs. 7-1/3 – 9 cups 5-2/3 – 7 cups
†Use a standard 8 oz. measuring cup which holds 2.89 oz. of NC Large Breed Weight Management. Serve dry or lightly moistened. Keep fresh drinking water available at all times. See your veterinarian regularly.
Calorie Content: Metabolizable energy (calculated) 3307 kcal/kg, 271 kcal/cup.
Nutritional Adequacy Claim
NUTRO® NATURAL CHOICE® Large Breed Weight Management Adult Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO¹ Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for adult maintenance.
¹Association of American Feed Control Officials.
Calorie Content
NUTRO® NATURAL CHOICE® Large Breed Weight Management Adult Dog Food contains 3,284 kcal/kg of metabolizable energy (ME) on an as-fed basis (calculated)