Zignature Grain-Free Small Bites Zssential Multi-Protein Formula Dry Dog Food delivers a high quality, well balanced diet designed to move closer to what nature would provide for your pet. It also features a smaller kibble size than regular Zignature Dry Dog Food.
Zignature Zssential Dry Dog Food avoids fillers or unnecessary ingredients that may cause digestive upset or food-related allergies in some pets - there are no potatoes, no grains, no chicken, no eggs, no glutens, no tapioca, no corn and no soy. A variety of five nutritious animal meats and meals are the first (and only) animal protein ingredients, which are blended with the highest quality nutrient dense legumes (including peas and chickpeas), flaxseed, and anti-oxidant rich fruits and vegetables.
With proper feeding levels and exercise, Zignature dog food can help your pet live a healthy life and maintain an ideal body weight. The family of Zignature dry dog food formulas differ only by meat source, which makes it easy for you to feed your pet a rotational diet without giving your pet tummy trouble. A slightly higher than average dietary fiber level delivers natural prebiotics, a regular digestive pattern, and firm stools for easy clean-up. Taurine is added for heart health and L-carnitine provides metabolic support.
Choose your bag size. All life stage formula is appropriate for dogs of all ages, breeds, and sizes.
Made in the USA.
Ingredients:
Turkey, Turkey Meal, Salmon, Lamb Meal, Duck Meal, Chickpeas, Peas, Chickpeas Flour, Pea Flour, Sunflower Oil (Preserved With Citric Acid), Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Flaxseed, Natural Flavors, Salmon Oil, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement), Taurine, Mixed Tocopherols Preserved, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Cobalt Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), L-Carnitine.
Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein minimum of 36.0%, Crude fat minimum of 16.0%, Crude fiber maximum of 5.5%, Moisture maximum of 10.0%, Calcium min of 1.2%, Phosphorus min of 1.0%, Omega-6 minimum of 4.5%, Omega-3 minimum of 2.0%, Taurine minimum of 0.2%. Calculated metabolizable energy is 422 kcal per cup.
Feeding Guidelines:
Feeding requirements will vary with breed, environment, age and activity level. 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:
- 10 or less lb dog = 1/4 to 3/5 cup
- 10-20 lb dog = 3/5 to 1 cup
- 20-30 lb dog = 1 to 1 1/3 cups
- 30-40 lb dog = 1 1/3 to 1 3/5 cups
- 40-60 lb dog = 1 3/5 to 2 1/5 cups
- 60-80 lb dog = 2 1/5 to 2 1/2 cups
- 80-100 lb dog = 2 1/2 to 3 cups
Puppies: Feed up to 2 times the adult amount per pound of body weight. Pregnant Females: Minimal increase needed during the first 6 weeks. Weeks 7 through 9, increase feed by up to 25%. Lactating Females: Immediately after whelping, increase feed by up to 50% over maintenance levels. During peak lactation (around 4-5 weeks), increase feeding up to 300% of regular intake.
Zignature Grain-Free Zssential Small Bites Formula Dry Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages.
