DESCRIPTION
Specialized Nutrition Joint & Muscle Health Chicken & Oatmeal Formula is developed with our veterinarian & nutrition experts to provide your dog with targeted health support, backed by science. This formula features high-quality, real food ingredients, packed with key nutrients to deliver optimal support for your dog’s Joint Health and Lean Muscle Mass. Every bowl of Specialized Nutrition dog food includes our Vital Bites, nutrient-rich & delicious pieces enriched with vitamins & minerals to support whole body health.
Key Benefits:
SCIENCE-BACKED nutrient levels deliver targeted support for Joint Health and Lean Muscle Mass.
SUPPORTS JOINT HEALTH: Real Chicken, Chicken Meal & Bone Broth provide targeted levels of Glucosamine & Chondroitin.
LEAN MUSCLE & ENERGY SUPPORT: Targeted levels of L-Carnitine, plus Real Chicken & Healthy Fats, which provide amino-acid protein & fat.
WITH VITAL BITES: Nutrient-packed, delicious pieces enriched with vitamins & minerals to support whole body health.
FORMULATED WITHOUT corn, wheat, soy or animal by-product meals.
Item Number: 5362709
Brand: Natural Balance, Specialized Nutrition
Food Type: Kibble
Breed Size: All Sizes
Life Stage: Adult
Nutritional Option: No corn, no wheat, no soy
Health Consideration:Natural Balance Specialized Nutrition Joint & Muscle Health Chicken & Oatmeal Formula is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.
Flavor:Chicken
Weight:3.5 lbs.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Ingredients:Chicken, Chicken Meal, Oatmeal, Whole Grain Sorghum, Brewers Rice, Peas, Chickpeas, Pumpkin, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Turkey Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Chicken Bone Broth, Flaxseed, Brown Rice, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavor, Salmon Oil, Dried Chicory Root, Malted Barley Flour, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin), Choline Chloride, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate), Chicken Cartilage, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Dried Yeast, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), L-Carnitine, L-Ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate, Rosemary Extract.
Guaranteed Analysis:CRUDE PROTEIN 24.00% MIN CRUDE FAT 14.00% MIN CRUDE FIBER 4.50% MAX MOISTURE 10.00% MAX LEUCINE 1.00% MIN METHIONINE 0.20% MIN LINOLEIC ACID 2.50%. MIN CALCIUM 1.00% MIN PHOSPHORUS 0.70% MIN ZINC 125 mg/kg MIN SELENIUM 0.50 mg/kg MIN VITAMIN A 20,000.00 IU/kg MIN VITAMIN E 150 IU/kg MIN TAURINE* 0.20% MIN ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)* 150 mg/kg MIN GLUCOSAMINE* 1,500 mg/kg MIN CHONDROITIN SULFATE* 900 mg/kg MIN OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS* 0.75% MIN OMEGA-6 FATTY ACIDS* 2.75% MIN L-CARNITINE* 200 mg/kg MIN BACILLUS COAGULANS* 615,000,000 CFU/lb MIN *NOT RECOGNIZED AS AN ESSENTIAL NUTRIENT BY THE AAFCO DOG FOOD NUTRIENT PROFILES.
Caloric Content: Metabolizable Energy (ME) 3,590 kcal/kg; 370 kcal/cup
FEEDING INSTRUCTIONS
Adult dogs should be fed either once or twice per day. When you first start feeding Natural Balance Specialized Nutrition Joint & Muscle Health Chicken & Oatmeal Formula, we suggest starting with the amounts recommended in the table. Energy requirements vary with environmental conditions, temperature, age, and activity of your dog. The amount of food should always be adjusted to maintain ideal body condition. Store in a cool, dry place. Keep fresh water available at all times. See your veterinarian regularly.
Transition Instructions:When switching your dog’s diet, we recommend that it be done gradually over a 7-10 day period. Replace 25% of the current diet with the new diet, every 2 – 3 days until they are fully transitioned.
Daily Feeding Guidelines WEIGHT OF ADULT DOG (LB) SERVING SIZE (CUPS*) 10 or fewer 1/4 – 1 10 – 20 1 – 1 1/2 20 – 30 1 – 1 1/2 – 2 1/4 30 – 40 2 1/4 – 2 3/4 40 – 60 2 3/4 – 3 1/2 60 – 80 3 1/2 – 4 1/2 80 – 100 4 1/2 – 5 1/4 ADD APPROX. 1/4 – 1/2 CUP PER EVERY 10 LBS OF BODY WEIGHT OVER 100 LBS *Based on Standard 8oz measuring cup
