DESCRIPTION
We believe what's not in your pet's food is just as important as what is. Everyday feeding is effortless with Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Vegetarian Small Breed Recipe; cooked with real ingredients you recognize and trust. Plus, they let you help your dog with dietary sensitivities avoid specific ingredients. Coated in vegetable broth for amazing aroma and delicious taste, this food offers complete and balanced vegetarian diet for small breed dogs.
Key Benefits:
Item Number: 5334339
Brand: Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Vegetarian
Food Type: Broth Coated Kibble in Small Breed Bites for Smaller Jaws & Teeth
Breed Size: Small Breed Dog
Life Stage: Adult
Nutritional Option: Limited Ingredient, Made with Wholesome Grains, Plant Powered, Vegan Friendly
Health Consideration: Alternative to Meat-Based Diet
Flavor: Vegetarian
Weight: 4 lb; 17 cups
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Ingredients:
Brown Rice, Oat Groats, Pearled Barley, Peas, Potato Protein, Canola Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Potatoes, Dicalcium Phosphate, Natural Vegetable Flavor, Tomato Pomace, Dried Vegetable Broth, Calcium Carbonate, Taurine, DL-Methionine, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Salt, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Niacin Supplement, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D2 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid), Flaxseed, Citric Acid (Preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Parsley, Spinach, L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, Cranberries, L-Carnitine, Kelp Meal, Yucca Schidigera Extract, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Rosemary Extract
Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein 18% MIN
Crude Fat 8% MIN
Crude Fiber 5% MAX
Moisture 10% MAX
Calcium 0.50% MIN
Phosphorus 0.40% MIN
Vitamin E 50 IU/kg MIN
Taurine* 0.10% MIN
Omega-3 Fatty Acids* 0.30% MIN
Omega-6 Fatty Acids* 1.50% MIN
* Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Nutrient Profiles.
Caloric Content: (calculated) Metabolizable Energy (ME) 3,330 kcal/kg; 315 kcal/cup
FEEDING INSTRUCTIONS
Adult dogs should be fed either once or twice per day. When you first start feeding Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Vegetarian Small Breed Recipe, we suggest starting with the amounts recommended in the table. Energy requirements vary with environmental conditions, temperature 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.
10 or fewer lbs : 1/4 – 1 cups daily
10 -20 lbs : 1- 1 3/4 cups daily
20 – 30 lbs : 1 3/4 – 2 1/4 cups daily
More than 30 lbs : add 1/2 cup for every 10 lbs. over 30 lbs
*Based on a standard 8oz measuring cup
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.
