Nutro Natural Choice Lamb Meal & Rice Large Breed Puppy Food
Our formula is specially developed for puppies that will grow to be 50 lbs. or more as an adult. We've included high quality lamb protein for muscle development and body growth and rice, a high quality carbohydrate, that is so good for your large breed puppy's stamina and energy.
Controlled-Growth Formula
Large and giant breeds are prone to rapid growth, which could lead to hip and joint problems. Our Controlled-Growth Formula provides a unique blend of key nutrients needed to help maintain healthy, balanced growth from weaning to maturity.
Natural Sources of Glucosamine and Chondroitin, Building Blocks of Healthy Joints
Good nutrition is important to large and giant breeds for strong hips and healthy joints. Research shows that these two components found in lamb meal help maintain healthy joint cartilage.
Balanced Calcium-Phosphorus for Healthy Balanced Growth of the Skeletal System
Research shows that large breed puppies have a reduced requirement for calcium and phosphorus so Natural Choice Large Breed Puppy Lamb Meal and Rice Formula provides the ideal calcium-phosphorus requirement.
Adjusted Protein and Fat Levels
Excess weight can cause bone and joint problems for large breed puppies. Our formula provides optimum protein and fat levels to help balance growth while providing plenty of protein for muscles, skin and coat.
Chelated Minerals for Added Health
Chelated minerals are more easily absorbed into your large breed puppy's system. By providing chelated zinc, and other important minerals, your dog stays healthy throughout its life.
Smart System for Faster Learning
Formulated with ALA and DHA to help puppies with learning, vision and brain development. Research shows that puppies naturally convert ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid) to DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid proven to support brain development and better learning.
Guaranteed to Improve Skin and Coat
With high levels of linoleic acid, combined with other key vitamins and minerals, this is all the nutrition your puppy needs for healthy skin and shiny coat.
These are the recommended feeding ranges for puppies. These guidelines should be adjusted as needed to maintain optimum weight. If feeding Natural Choice Puppy Food for the first time, we suggest you blend increasing amounts of Natural Choice Large Breed Puppy Lamb Meal and Rice Formula with your old food for 6 days.Use a standard 8-oz. measuring cup. Moisten the food until the puppy no longer has sore gums and has sufficient teeth to chew the kibble. Then serve dry or lightly moistened. Feed puppies the suggested amount in three meals per day until six months old, then twice daily until fourteen months. Keep fresh drinking water available at all times. See your veterinarian regularly.
Age 6-11 Weeks:
Weight 3-5 lbs. ¾-1 ¼ cups per day, 5-10 lbs. 1-2 cups per day, 10-20 lbs. 1 ¾-3 ½ cups per day, 20-30 lbs. 3-4 2/3 cups per day, 30-40 lbs. 4 ¼-5 ¾ cups per day.
Age 3-5 Months:
Weight 3-5 lbs. 2/3-1 cups per day, 5-10 lbs. 1-1 3/4 cups per day, 10-20 lbs. 1 1/2-3 cups per day, 20-30 lbs. 2 2/3-4 1/4 cups per day, 30-40 lbs. 3 ½-5 1/4 cups per day, 40-60 lbs. 4 1/3-7 cups per day, 60-80 lbs. 6-8 ¾ cups per day.
Age 6-8 Months:
Weight 10-20 lbs. 1 1/3-2 2/3 cups per day, 20-30 lbs. 2 ¼-3 ½ cups per day, 30-40 lbs. 3-4 1/3 cups per day, 40-60 lbs. 3 ¾-6 cups per day, 60-80 lbs. 5-7 1/3 cups per day, 80-100 lbs. 6 1/3-8 2/3 cups per day, 100-120 lbs. 7 ½-10 cups per day.
Age 9-12 Months:
Weight 20-30 lbs. 2 ¾-3 ¾ cups per day, 30-40 lbs. 3 1/2-5 cups per day, 40-60 lbs. 4 ¾-6 1/3 cups per day, 60-80 lbs. 5 3/4-7 1/2 cups per day, 80-100 lbs. 7-8 2/3 cups per day, 100-120 lbs. 8-9 2/3 cups per day, 120-140 lbs. 9-10 2/3 cups per day.
Ingredients
Lamb Meal, Ground Rice, Rice Flour, Rice Bran, Pea Protein, Lamb, Poultry Fat (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavors, Soybean Oil (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Sunflower Oil (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Egg Product, Fish Oil (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Salt, Potassium Chloride, Dried Kelp, Taurine, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Choline Chloride, Ferrous Sulfate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Biotin, Copper Proteinate, Garlic Flavor, 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), Thiamine Mononitrate (source of Vitamin B1), Sodium Selenite, Manganese Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K activity), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid.
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (minimum) 27.00%, Crude Fat (minimum) 13.00%, Crude Fiber (maximum) 4.00%, Moisture (maximum) 10.00%, Linoleic Acid (minimum) 3.50%, Calcium (minimum) 1.00%, Calcium (maximum) 1.50%, Phosphorus (minimum) 0.80%, Phosphorus (maximum) 1.30%, Zinc (minimum) 240 mg/kg, Vitamin E (minimum) 200 IU/kg, Ascorbic Acid (minimum)** 35 mg/kg, Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA) (minimum)** 0.30%, Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) (minimum)** 0.10%, Glucosamine Hydrochloride (minimum)** 150 mg/kg, Chondroitin Sulfate (minimum)** 100 mg/kg. **Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.