General
Natural Choice Large Breed Puppy Lamb Meal & Rice Formula was created for puppies who grow to 50lbs. or more. Large and giant breeds are prone to rapid growth, which could lead to hip and joint problems. This Controlled-Growth Formula provides a unique blend of key nutrients needed to help maintain healthy, balanced growth from weaning to maturity.
High quality lamb protein is used for muscle development and body growth. Rice is a highly digestible quality carbohydrate that’s good for your large breed puppy’s stamina and energy. Fewer ingredients mean less opportunity for digestive upset.
Good nutrition is important to large and giant breeds for strong hips and healthy joints. Research shows that Glucosamine and Chondroitin found in lamb meal help maintain healthy joint cartilage.
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.
- Excess weight can cause bone and joint problems for large breed puppies. Natural Choice Large Breed Puppy Lamb Meal and Rice Formula provides optimum protein and fat levels to help balance growth while providing plenty of protein for muscles, skin and coat.Chelated minerals are more easily absorbed into your large breed puppy's system. By providing chelated zinc, and other important minerals, Natural Choice Large Breed Puppy Lamb Meal and Rice Formula helps your dog stay healthy throughout his life.
- 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.
- Formulated with high levels of DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) from fish oil, a proven nutrient for brain development.
- With high levels of linoleic acid, combined with other key vitamins and minerals, all the nutrition your puppy needs for healthy skin and shiny coat.
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Ingredients
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 Sodiuim Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K activity), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid.
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Guaranteed Analysis
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%
|
L-Carnitine
| (minimum)**
| 15 mg/kg
|
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.
Feeding Guidelines
Puppy Age - Suggested Amounts to Feed Per Day (Cups)†
Puppy Weight
| 3 - 5Weeks | 6 - 11 Weeks | 3 - 5 Months | 6 - 8 Months | 9 - 12 Months | Over 12 Months |
| 3-5 lbs. | Moisten & Feed Frequently | 3/4–1-1/4
| 2/3 – 1
| —
| — | — |
5-10 lbs.
| Moisten & Feed Frequently
| 1 – 2
| 1 – 1-3/4 | —
| — | — |
10-20 lbs.
| Moisten & Feed Frequently | 1-3/4 – 3-1/2
| 1-1/2 – 3 | 1-1/3 – 2-2/3 | —
| — |
20-30 lbs.
| Moisten & Feed Frequently | 3 – 4-2/3 | 2-2/3 – 4-1/4 | 2-1/4 – 3-1/2 | —
| — |
30-40 lbs.
| Moisten & Feed Frequently | 4-1/4 – 5-3/4
| 3-1/2 – 5-1/4 | 3 – 4-1/3
| 2-3/4 – 3-3/4
| — |
40-60 lbs.
| — | — | 4-1/3 – 7 | 3-3/4 – 6
| 3-1/2 – 5 | 3 – 4-3/4 |
60-80 lbs.
| — | — | 6 – 8-3/4 | 5– 7-1/3 | 4-3/4 – 6-1/3 | 4 – 5-3/4 |
80-100 lbs.
| —
| —
| — | 6-1/3– 8-2/3
| 5-3/4 –7-1/2
| 5 – 7
|
100-120 lbs.
| — | — | — | 7-1/2 – 10 | 7 – 8-2/3 | 5-3/4 – 8 |
120-140 lbs.
| — | — | —
| –
| 8 – 9-2/3 | 6-2/3 – 9 |
140-160 lbs.
| — | —
| —
| —
| 9 – 10-2/3
| 7-1/2 – 9-3/4 |
160-180 lbs.
| — | — | — | — | —
| 8-1/4 – 10-3/4 |
180-200 lbs.
| — | —
| — | —
| — | 9 – 11-2/3 |
†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.
Nutritional Adequacy Claim: NUTRO® NATURAL CHOICE® Large Breed Puppy Lamb Meal and Rice Formula Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO¹ Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for growth.
¹Association of American Feed Control Officials.