Authority? Everyday Health All Life Stages Dry Dog Food – Chicken & Rice

Brand: Authority&reg
Food Type: Kibble (small bites)
Life Stage: All life stages
Flavor: Chicken & Rice
Weight: 6 LB (2.72 kg)

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Ingredients: Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Corn, Soybean Meal, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Oatmeal, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavor, Dicalcium Phosphate, Fish Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Egg Product, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Sodium Hexametaphosphate, Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite), Choline Chloride, Inulin, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid), Citric Acid (A Preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (A Preservative), Rosemary Extract

GuaranteedAnalysis:
Crude Protein (min) 26.0%
Crude Fat (min) 14.0%
Crude Fiber (max) 4.0%
Moisture (max) 10.0%
Linoleic Acid (min) 1.5%
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) (min) 0.05%
Calcium (min) 1.2%
Phosphorus (min) 1.0%
Zinc (min) 175 mg/kg
Selenium (min) 0.35 mg/kg
Vitamin A (min) 15,000 IU/kg
Vitamin E (min) 225 IU/kg
Glucosamine* (min) 150 mg/kg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids* (min) 2.5%
Omega-3 Fatty Acids* (min) 0.2%
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles

Calorie Content (ME Calculated): 3,615 kcal/kg, 377 kcal/cup

Nutritional Adequacy Statement: AUTHORITY&reg Chicken & Rice Formula All Life Stages Dog 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, includinggrowth of large size dogs (70 lbs or more as an adult).

FEEDING INSTRUCTIONS
Adult Dogs: Feed AUTHORITY?? dog food either dry or moistened with water. Begin with the recommendations provided and adjust to maintain body weight. Dogs may be fed once or twice per day. Weaning Puppies: Start puppies on AUTHORITY&reg dog food as early as they begin to nibble at solid foods, generally 3-4 weeks of age. Growing Puppies: Feed puppies the moistened AUTHORITY&reg dog food per feeding guidelines at intervals throughout the day. If fed dry, AUTHORITY&reg dog food may be kept before the puppies at all times. Reproducing Dogs: AUTHORITY&reg dog food provides the extra nutrition needed by reproducing females in stages of gestation and lactation. Food consumption may vary during gestation, so feed the amount needed to maintain the pregnant femalea??s ideal body condition. Food intake may increase 2-4 times during lactation. Provide your dog with a clean container of fresh waterdaily. Always consult your veterinarian with any health questions.

Recommended Daily Feeding Amounts (using a standard 8 OZ measuring cup)
Size Weight Amount
Small 13-25 lbs 1 – 1-3/4 cups
Medium 26-50 lbs 1-3/4 – 3 cups
Large 51-90 lbs 3 – 4-3/4 cups
X-Large 90+ lbs 4-3/4 cups*
*Add 1/3 cup for every 10 lbs over 90 lbs

Puppy Weight 6 Weeks-3 MOS 3-6 MOS 6-9 MOS 9-12 MOS
2-4 lbs 2/3 – 1 cup 1/2 – 1 cup 1/2 – 3/4 cup 1/3 – 2/3 cup
5-9 lbs 1-1/4 – 2 cups 1- 1-3/4 cups 1 – 1-1/2 cups 1-2/3 – 1-1/4 cups
10-19 lbs 2 – 3-1/2 cups 1-3/4 – 3 cups 1-1/2 – 2-3/4 cups 1-1/4 – 2-1/4 cups
20-34 lbs 3-1/2 – 5-1/2 cups 3-1/4 – 4-3/4 cups 2-3/4 -4 cups 2-1/4 – 3-1/2 cups
35-49 lbs 4-3/4 – 6-1/3 cups 4 – 5-1/2 cups 3-1/2 – 4-1/2 cups
50-74 lbs 5-1/2 – 7-1/3 cups 4-1/2 – 6 cups
76-100 lbs 6 – 7-2/3 cups

Transition Instructions: Whenever there is a change to a pet's food, it is important to make the change gradually. Mix a small amount of the new food with the current food and gradually increase the new food over the course of a week.

Day 1: 75% old food, 25% Authority&reg Dog Food
Day 4: 50% old food, 50% Authority&reg Dog Food
Day 7: 100% Authority&reg Dog Food