DESCRIPTION
Offer your dog a recipe made from naturally nutrient-rich ingredients that support overall health with Merrick Healthy Grains Dry Dog Food Large Breed Recipe. Real deboned chicken is the first ingredient in this large breed dog food, helping to build and maintain healthy muscle tissue. This natural dog food also features a healthy blend of grains, including brown rice, oatmeal, barley and quinoa to help support healthy digestion. This large breed dry dog food has larger kibble bites and is made with L-carnitine to support healthy metabolism. Leading levels of glucosamine and chondroitin are also added to support your dog's healthy hips and joints, while omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids support their healthy skin and coat. Crafted with a healthy balance of protein, produce, and a blend of whole grains, this potato free dog food has no peas or lentils. Vitamins and minerals are included too, ensuring this dry food for dogs provides a complete and balanced diet.
Key Benefits:
Item Number: 5306546
Brand: Merrick
Food Type: Dry
Breed Size: Large
Life Stage: Adult (1-7 Years)
Nutritional Option: Carrageenan Free, Corn Free, No Artificial Colors, No Artificial Flavors, No Fillers, No Artificial Preservatives, Pea Free, Potato Free, Soy Free, Wheat Free, High-Protein, Real Meat, Natural, With Vitamins, Amino Acids, Antioxidants, Omegas
Health Consideration: Skin & Coat
Weight: 31.22 lb; 62.44 cups per bag
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Ingredients:
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Barley, Turkey Meal, Chicken Fat, Quinoa, Natural Flavor, Flaxseed, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Apples, Carrots, Sunflower Oil, Salmon Oil, Organic Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Choline Chloride, Minerals (Iron Amino Acid Complex, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Zinc Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Potassium Iodide, Cobalt Proteinate, Cobalt Carbonate), Taurine, L-Carnitine, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Acetate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid, Niacin, Biotin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Citric Acid for freshness, Dried Lactobacillus plantarum Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product. 2A32014
Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein (min) 25%
Crude Fat (min) 14%
Crude Fiber (max) 3.5%
Moisture (max) 11%
Taurine* (min) 0.17%
L-Carnitine* (min) 100 mg/kg
Omega-6 fatty acids* (min) 3%
Omega-3 fatty acids* (min) 0.8%
Glucosamine* (min) 1200 mg/kg
Chondroitin Sulfate* (min) 1200 mg/kg
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.
Caloric Content: 3632 kcal/kg or 377 kcal/cup ME (metabolizable energy)(calculated)
FEEDING INSTRUCTIONS
Using the chart on the back of the package, divide the total cups per day by the total number of times you feed your dog per day to determine the portion size for each meal. Keep a clean bowl of fresh water available at all times. Every dog is a little different, so optimal feeding amounts may vary with age, size and activity level. Please use the information below as an initial recommendation only and adjust when needed. Dry and wet food in combination will help to increase the level of water in your dog's diet. If feeding with wet food, reduce dry amount by 1/2 cup for every 6 oz. of wet food. Sizes & Amounts-> 10 lbs.-> 1 cup, 20 lbs.-> 1 3/4 cups, 30 lbs.-> 2 1/3 cups, 40 lbs.-> 3 cups, 50 lbs.-> 3 1/2 cups, 60 lbs.-> 4 cups, 70 lbs.-> 4 1/3 cups, 80 lbs.-> 4 3/4 cups, 90 lbs.-> 5 1/3 cups, 100 lbs.-> 5 3/4 cups, 110 lbs.-> 6 1/4 cups, 120 lbs.-> 6 2/3 cups, 130 lbs.-> 7 cups, 140 lbs.-> 7 1/2 cups, 150 lbs.-> 7 3/4 cups. For dogs over 150 lbs.: add 1/3 cup per additional 10 lbs.
Transition Instructions:
Gradually mix in the new food over a 5 – 7 day period, increasing the amount of Merrick Healthy Grains Large Breed Recipe each day.
