DESCRIPTION
Blue Buffalo Natural Veterinary Diet W+M Weight Management and Mobility Support Dry Dog Food is a veterinarian-prescribed formula with real salmon as the first ingredient. This dry dog food is formulated to help dogs achieve a healthy weight and support joint health and mobility. Like all Blue Buffalo dog food, this salmon-first recipe is formulated without any chicken (or poultry) by-product meals. It's also free of corn, wheat, soy, artificial flavors, and preservatives. BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet is a delicious choice to help you dog maintain strong joint mobility and a healthy weight.
Key Benefits:
Item Number: 5314881
Brand: Blue Buffalo Natural Veterinary Diet
Food Type: Kibble
Breed Size: All
Life Stage: Adult
Nutritional Option: No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Veterinary Diet
Health Consideration: Weight Control, Mobility, Hip and Joint
Flavor: Salmon and Chicken
Weight: 6 lb
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Ingredients:
Deboned Salmon, Chicken Meal, Barley, Powdered Cellulose, Potato Protein, Oatmeal, Brown Rice, Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Natural Flavor, Dried Tomato Pomace, Fish Oil (source of EPA-Eicosapentaenoic Acid), Gelatin, Cranberries, Shrimp Meal (source of Glucosamine), Canola Oil (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Potassium Chloride, Calcium Sulfate, Choline Chloride, Betaine Hydrochloride, Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets, Dried Chicory Root (source of Soluble Fiber), Taurine, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Turmeric, Pomegranate, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, DL-Methionine, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, L-Tryptophan, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), L-Threonine, L-Carnitine, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Chondroitin Sulfate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Garlic, Vegetable Juice for color, Salt, Blueberries, Barley Grass, Parsley, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), L-Lysine, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Vitamin A Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Calcium Iodate, Dried Yeast, Dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, Dried Aspergillus niger fermentation extract, Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, Dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract, Copper Sulfate, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Oil of Rosemary
Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein 30.0% min
Crude Fat 13.0% min
Crude Fiber 17.0% max
Moisture 10.0% max
EPA 0.30% min
Calcium 0.8% min
Phosphorus 0.6% min
Magnesium 0.06% max
Vitamin E 300 IU/kg min
Taurine* 0.2% min
Soluble Fiber* 1.0% min
Omega 3 Fatty Acids* 2.0% min
Omega 6 Fatty Acids* 1.5% min
Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C)* 200 mg/kg min
L-Carnitine* 250 mg/kg min
Glucosamine* 700 mg/kg min
Chondroitin Sulfate* 550 mg/kg min
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.
Caloric Content: 3,294 kcals/kg 331 kcals/cup
FEEDING INSTRUCTIONS
Weight Reduction Weight Maintenance
Up to 15 lbs. 1/4 – 1 cup* 1/2 – 1 1/2 cups*
16 to 25 lbs. 1 – 1 1/2 cups* 1 1/2 a?? 2 cups*
26 to 40 lbs. 1 1/2 – 2 1/4 cups* 2 – 3 cups*
41 to 60 lbs. 2 1/4 – 3 cups* 3 – 4 cups*
61 to 80 lbs. 3 – 3 3/4 cups* 4 – 5 cups*
81 to 100 lbs. 3 3/4 – 4 1/2 cups* 5 – 6 cups*
Over 100 lbs. 4 1/2 cups* + 1/2 cup for each additional 20 lbs. 6 cups* + 1/2 cup for each additional 20 lbs.
*Use a standard 8-oz. measuring cup.
Transition Instructions:
BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet W+M Weight Management + Mobility Support is a natural diet enhanced with vitamins and minerals, formulated by animal nutritionists for pets with a special dietary need. With veterinarian approval, dogs should be gradually transitioned from their old food to BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet. Start by mixing 25% of BLUE with the dog's old food, and gradually increase the proportion of BLUE over the next 14 days.
