NutriSource Chicken and Rice Small & Medium Breed Puppy Formula is ideal for small breed dogs. This formula delivers super premium nutrition in a holistically formulated, easy-to-digest food. Nutrisource Adult Chicken & Rice Small Bites formula combines humanely certified chicken, low-ash chicken meal, rice, and carefully selected holistic ingredients to promote balanced growth and unparalleled health for your pup. The use of Alltech Good 4 life supplements guarantees you won't have any gas or runny stool issues and a healthier immune system. With a +85% digestibility rating, you can feed less and get more nutrition!
Ingredients:
Chicken meal, chicken, brown rice, chicken fat (preserved with tocopherols and citric acid), menhaden fishmeal, oatmeal, barley, flax seeds, dried plain beet pulp, sunflower oil, brewers dried yeast, natural chicken flavor, dried tomato pomace, potassium chloride, DL methionine, salt, choline chloride, minerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, selenium yeast, copper proteinate, magnesium oxide, manganese proteinate, ethylenediamine dihydroiodide), vitamins (vitamin E supplement, niacin supplement, biotin, d-calcium pantothenate, vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid), lactic acid, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), taurine, yucca schidigera extract, yeast culture, dried Aspergillus oryzae fermentation extract, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product, dried Bacillus licheniformis fermentation product, dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract, calcium carbonate, L-carnitine, rosemary extract.
Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein minimum of 32.0%, Crude fat minimum of 21.0%, Crude fiber maximum of 5.0%, Moisture maximum of 10.0%, Linoleic (Omega-6) Fatty Acids minimum of 3.8%, Omega-3 Fatty Acids minimum of 1.0%
Calculated metabolizable energy is 4,151 kcal/kg (514 kcal per cup).
Feeding Guidlines:
Feeding requirements will vary with breed, environment, age and activity level. Grain-free foods are nutrient dense, so you may need to reduce the amount of feed as compared to your pet's current diet. Monitor your dog's weight and adjust their feed as needed. Feeding twice daily is recommended (splitting the total daily amount below in half at each feeding), and always have fresh, clean water available. When switching diets, it is recommended to transition over a 5-7 day period, increasing the ratio of the new food each day versus the present diet to avoid digestive disturbances.
Daily serving size for adult dogs:
| Your Pup’s Weight | 0 to 3 Months | 3+ to 6 Months | 6+ Months to Adult |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lbs. | 8 oz. Cups | 8 oz. Cups | 8 oz. Cups |
| 0 – 1 | 1/4 – 1/2 | 1/8 – 1/3 | 1/8 – 1/4 |
| 1 – 5 | 1/2 – 1 | 1/3 – 3/4 | 1/4 – 1/2 |
| 5 – 10 | 1 – 1 3/4 | 3/4 – 1 1/4 | 1/2 – 3/4 |
| 10 – 20 | 1 3/4 – 2 1/2 | 1 1/4 – 2 | 3/4 – 1 1/2 |
| 20 – 30 | 2 1/2 – 3 | 2 – 2 1/2 | 1 1/2 – 1 3/4 |
| 30 – 40 | 3 – 4 | 2 1/2 – 3 | 1 3/4 – 2 |
| 40 – 50 | 4 – 5 | 3 – 3 1/2 | 2 – 2 1/2 |
| 50 – 60 | 5 1/4 – 5 1/2 | 3 1/2 – 3 2/3 | 2 1/2 – 2 2/3 |
| 60 – 70 | 5 1/2 – 5 3/4 | 3 2/3 – 4 | 2 2/3 – 3 |
| Divide the amount shown into 2 – 3 feedings daily. | |||
Amount of food consumed will vary based on activity level, age, breed and environment. Standard 8 oz. (250 cc) measuring cup holds approximately 4.54 oz. (129 g) of NutriSource® Small & Medium Breed Puppy Food. At 5 – 7 months, and again at about 12 months, your puppy will automatically reduce the amount consumed. This is due to a natural reduction in growth rate and the reduced need for calories. Consult your veterinarian if you believe your dog is too thin or overweight. Remember it is important to have clean, fresh water available for your dog at all times.
Reproduction: NutriSource® Small & Medium Breed Puppy Food contains the nutrients essential for females in gestation and lactation. During gestation and lactation, food consumption will double or triple.
Feeding Puppies: Begin feeding moistened NutriSource® Small & Medium Breed Puppy Food at 3 – 4 weeks of age. Continue feeding moistened food until puppies are able to chew easily. Puppies will consume up to 3 times the volume of food that an adult dog of the same weight would consume. Divide the daily ration for puppies into 3 feedings per day. After puppies reach adult weight, feed according to the adult guidelines chart.
Switching Your Dog to NutriSource®: For easiest adjustment, mix increasing amounts of NutriSource® Small & Medium Breed Puppy Food with decreasing amounts of your dog’s current food over a 5-day period, until you are feeding only NutriSource®. Adjust as needed for age and activity level.
NutriSource® Small and Medium Breed Puppy Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages except for growth of large size dogs (70 lbs. or more as an adult).
