Reasons You Should Be Feeding Your Dog Natural Balance Vegetarian Formula
A True Vegetarian Formula: A complete and balanced alternative to meat-based diets. No animal products, which may cause allergies in some sensitive dogs.
Oatmeal: An exceptional source of carbohydrates, fiber, thiamine, and vitamin E. Not widely used in pet food because of cost.
Carrots:. An excellent source of beta carotene.
Brown Rice Only: Rice grain with the bran portion intact, an excellent source of carbohydrates. Contains increased levels of B vitamins.
Potatoes: Rich in potassium and an excellent source of highly digestible carbohydrates for energy.
Skin and Coat, Omega 3 and Omega 6: Lecithin, linoleic acid, whole grain flaxseed, vitamin E, biotin, and kelp are combined to result in an excellent skin and coat.
No Corn, Wheat, Soy, Dairy, or Sunflower Oil: These items, suspected of causing allergic reactions such as hair loss, scratching, hives, tail biting, chewing feet, and ear infections, are not used.
Daily Feeding Guidelines
10 lb. or less dog: 2/3 - 1 cup per day
10 - 20 lb. dog: 1 - 1 1/2 cups per day
20 - 30 lb. dog: 1 1/2 - 2 cups per day
30 - 40 lb. dog: 2 - 2 1/2 cups per day
40 - 60 lb. dog: 2 1/2 - 3 1/3 cups per day
60 - 80 lb. dog: 3 1/3 - 4 1/4 cups per day
80 - 100 lb. dog: 4 1/4 - 4 3/4 cups per day
Note: Feeding amounts may vary by breed, activity level, temperament, and climate.
Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance Ultra Premium Dog Food Vegetarian Formula is free of animal protein and common dog food ingredients that can cause allergies in some sensitive dogs. The Vegetarian Formula is complete and balanced for all adult dogs and provides the same essential nutrients found in diets with meat and animal products as the protein source.
When switching your dog's diet, the manufacturer recommends that it be done gradually over a three to five day period.
Keep fresh water available. See your veterinarian regularly.
Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance Ultra Premium Dog Food Vegetarian Formula provides complete and balanced nutrition for all adult dogs as substantiated by the nutrient requirements established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profile.
Made in USA.
Ingredients
Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Cracked Pearled Barley, Peas, Potato Protein, Canola Oil, Potatoes, Tomato Pomace, Vegetable Flavoring, Flaxseed, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Natural Mixed Tocopherols, Spinach, Parsley Flakes, Cranberries, L-Lysine, L-Carnitine, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Dried Kelp, Vitamin E Supplement, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Manganese Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin D-2 Supplement, Folic Acid.
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude protein (min.) 18%, crude fat (min.) 8%, crude fiber (max.) 4%, moisture (max.) 10%, omega 3 fatty acids* (min.) 0.5%, omega 6 fatty acids* (min.) 3%.
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profile.
Manufacturer's Guarantee: 100% satisfaction guaranteed.