DESCRIPTION
Blue Buffalo Natural Veterinary Diet NP Novel Protein Dry Dog Food is a veterinarian-prescribed formula with real, deboned alligator as the first ingredient. This dry dog food is formulated to nutritionally manage inflammatory skin and GI diseases in dogs, making it an ideal meal for dogs who experience adverse food reactions. Like all Blue Buffalo dog food, this alligator-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 treat your dog's food intolerance.
Key Benefits:
Item Number: 5314879
Brand: Blue Buffalo Natural Veterinary Diet
Food Type: Kibble
Breed Size: All
Life Stage: All
Nutritional Option: Grain-Free, No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Veterinary Diet, Chicken-Free
Health Consideration: Allergies, Itch Relief, Skin Sensitivities, Skin and Coat, Gastrointestinal, Digestive Care, Diarrhea
Flavor: Alligator
Weight: 22 lb
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Ingredients:
Deboned Alligator, Peas, Pea Starch, Alligator meal, Pea Protein, Tapioca Starch, Potato Starch, Canola Oil (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Natural Flavor, Pea Fiber, Dicalcium Phosphate, Fish Oil (source of DHA- Docosahexaenoic Acid), Potassium Chloride, Salt, Pumpkin, Dried Kelp, Dried Chicory Root, L-Threonine, Choline Chloride, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, DL-Methionine, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin E Supplement, L-Tryptophan, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Biotin (Vitamin B7), Vitamin A Supplement, 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, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Sodium Selenite, Oil of Rosemary
Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein 22.0% min
Crude Fat 14.0% min
Crude Fiber 6.0% max
Moisture 10.0% max
DHA 0.15% min
Calcium 1.2% min
Phosphorus 1.0% min
Vitamin E 300 IU/kg min
Choline 2,500 mg/kg min
Omega 3 Fatty Acids* 1.25% min
Omega 6 Fatty Acids* 2.0% min
Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C)* 100 mg/kg min
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.
Caloric Content: 3,568 Kcals/kg, 372 Kcals/cup
FEEDING INSTRUCTIONS
NVD NP Dog Adult Up to 15 lbs. 1/2 to 1 1/4 cups*
16 to 25 lbs. 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 cups*
26 to 40 lbs. 1 3/4 to 2 1/2 cups*
41 to 60 lbs. 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 cups*
61 to 80 lbs. 3 1/2 to 4 1/4 cups*
81 to 100 lbs. 4 1/4 to 5 1/4 cups*
Over 100 lbs. Feed 5 1/4 cups* plus 1/2 cup for each additional 20 lbs.
*Use a standard 8-oz. measuring cup.
NVD NP Dog Puppy Recommended Daily Feeding Chart:
Weight in lbs 1 to 4 months 5 to 9 months 10 to 12 months
Up to 5 lbs 1/2 to 1 cup* 3/8 to 3/4 cup* 1/4 to 1/2 cup*
6 to 10 lbs 1 to 1 3/4 cups* 3/4 to 1 ?? cup* 1/2 to 1 cup*
11 to 20 lbs 1 3/4 to 3 cups* 1 1/4 to 2 cups* 1 to 1 1/2 ups*
21 to 40 lbs 3 to 5 cups* 2 to 3 1/4 cups* 1 1/2 to 2 3/4 cups*
41 to 60 lbs 5 to 6 3/4 cups* 3 1/4 to 4 1/2 cups* 2 3/4 to 3 1/2 cups*
61 to 80 lbs 6 3/4 to 8 1/4 cups* 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 cups* 4 to 4 1/2 cups*
Transition Instructions:
Veterinary Diet NP Novel Protein is a natural diet enhanced with vitamins and minerals, formulated by animal nutritionistsfor 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.
