DESCRIPTION
Blue Buffalo Natural Veterinary Diet W+U Weight Management and Urinary Care Dry Dog Food is a veterinarian-prescribed weight management formula with real chicken as the first ingredient. This dry dog food is crafted with ideal levels of fat, calories, fiber, and minerals, making it a great meal to manage your dog’s weight while supporting their urinary health. Like all Blue Buffalo dog food, this dry dog food is formulated without any chicken (or poultry) by-product meals. It's also free of corn, wheat, soy, artificial flavors, and preservatives. With BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet, you can feel great knowing your dog's food tastes great and is keeping them healthy.
Key Benefits:
Item Number: 5314872
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, Urinary Tract
Flavor: Chicken
Weight: 6 lb
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Ingredients:
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Barley, Powdered Cellulose, Potato Protein, Dried Tomato Pomace, Natural Flavor, Oatmeal, Flaxseed (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Salmon Meal (Source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Cranberries, Calcium Sulfate, Betaine Hydrochloride, Potassium Citrate, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Direct Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets, Dried Chicory Root, Taurine, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, DL-Methionine, Calcium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin E Supplement, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Salt, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, L-Carnitine, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, L-Threonine, L-Tryptophan, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Garlic, Vegetable Juice for color, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Blueberries, Barley Grass, Parsley, Turmeric, 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 10.0% min
Crude Fiber 17.0% max
Moisture 10.0% max
Calcium 1.0% min
Phosphorous 0.7% min
Magnesium 0.06% Min
Magnesium 0.14% max
Sodium 0.15% min
Sodium 0.35% max
Vitamin E 300 IU/kg min
Soluble Fiber* 1.0% min
Taurine* 0.2% min
Omega 3 Fatty Acids* 0.5% min
Omega 6 Fatty Acids* 2.0% min
L-Carnitine* 250 mg/kg Min
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.
Caloric Content: 3,124 Kcals/kg, 314 Kcals/cup
FEEDING INSTRUCTIONS
WEIGHT IN LBS.
WEIGHT REDUCTION
Up to 15 lbs: 1/4 – 1 1/4 cups*
16 to 25 lbs: 1 1/4 – 1 3/4 cups*
26 to 40 lbs: 1 3/4 – 2 1/2 cups*
41 to 60 lbs: 2 1/2 – 3 1/4 cups*
61 to 80 lbs: 3 1/4 – 4 cups*
81 to 100 lbs: 4 – 4 3/4 cups*
Over 100 lbs. Feed 4 3/4 cups* plus 1/2 cup for each additional 20 lbs.
WEIGHT IN LBS.
WEIGHT MAINTENANCE
Up to 15 lbs: /2 – 1 1/2 cups*
16 to 25 lbs: 1 1/2 – 2 1/4 cups*
26 to 40 lbs: 2 1/4 – 3 1/4 cups*
41 to 60 lbs: 3 1/4 – 4 1/4 cups*
61 to 80 lbs: 4 1/4 – 5 1/4 cups*
81 to 100 lbs: 5 1/4 – 6 1/4 cups*
Over 100lbs. Feed 6 1/4 cups* plus 1/2 cup for each additional 20 lbs.
*Use a standard 8-oz. measuring cup
Transition Instructions:
BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet WU Weight Management + Urinary Care is a natural diet 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.
