High quality chicken protein for muscle development and body growth. Fewer ingredients means less opportunity for digestive upset.
A high quality carbohydrate that’s so good for your puppy’s stamina and energy. Rice is the most digestible cereal grain.
A high quality carbohydrate that's easy on the stomach.
Just the right amount of protein, fat and carbohydrates to keep pace with your puppy's high energy level.
This formula has a special blend of vitamins and minerals for puppies and pregnant or lactating mothers.
With high levels of linoleic acid, combined with other key vitamins and minerals, all the nutrition your dog needs for healthy skin and coat.
Contains what your puppy needs to stay healthy and happy. It’s 100% complete nutrition so there’s no need to add supplements.
These building blocks of healthy joints are found in chicken meal.
SMART START® Formula featuring ALA and DHA helps puppies with learning, brain and vision development.
Formulated with high levels of DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) from fish oil, a proven nutrient for brain development.
Research shows that puppies naturally convert ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid) to DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) to help support better learning. Puppies want to look their best, so we supply fatty acids for a healthy coat.
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These are the recommended feeding ranges for puppies. These guidelines should be adjusted as needed to obtain optimum weight.
Puppies: Feed the suggested amount in three meals per day until 6 months of age, then twice daily until 12 months.
Adult dogs: Feed at least 80% of the amount shown for puppies 29-52 weeks of age.
Pregnant Bitches: During Pregnancy, offer 50% more than the amount shown for puppies 29-52 weeks of age.
Lactating Bitches: Offer at least two to three times the amount shown for puppies 29-52 weeks of age.
If feeding NATURAL CHOICE
® Dog Food for the first time, we suggest you blend increasing amounts of NATURAL CHOICE
® Small Bites Puppy Chicken Meal, Rice & Oatmeal Formula Dog Food with your old food for 6 days. Keep fresh drinking water available at all times. See your veterinarian regularly. Serve dry or lightly moistened.
| Puppy Weight |
3 - 5
weeks |
6 - 11
weeks |
12 - 16
weeks |
17 - 28
weeks |
29 - 52
weeks |
| 3-5 lbs. |
Moisten & Feed
Frequently |
3/4 – 1-1/4 |
2/3 – 1 |
1/2 – 1 |
1/2 – 3/4 |
| 5-10 lbs. |
Moisten & Feed
Frequently |
1 – 2 |
1 – 1-3/4 |
3/4 – 1-2/3 |
2/3 – 1-1/2 |
| 10-20 lbs. |
Moisten & Feed
Frequently |
1-3/4 – 3-1/3 |
1-2/3 – 3 |
1-1/2 – 2-3/4 |
1 – 2-1/3 |
| 20-30 lbs. |
Moisten & Feed
Frequently |
3 – 4-2/3 |
2-3/4 – 4-1/4 |
2-1/3 – 3-2/3 |
2 – 3-1/4 |
| 30-40 lbs. |
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4-1/4 – 5-3/4 |
3-2/3 – 5-1/4 |
3-1/4 – 4-2/3 |
2-1/2 – 4 |
| 40-60 lbs. |
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4 – 6-1/4 |
3-1/4 – 5-1/2 |
| 60-80 lbs. |
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5-1/2 – 7-3/4 |
4-1/4 – 6-3/4 |
| 80-100 lbs. |
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6-3/4 – 9-1/4 |
5-1/3 – 8 |
†Use a standard 8 oz. measuring cup which holds 3.31 oz. of NC Puppy Small Bites Chicken Meal, Rice & Oatmeal Formula. Moisten the food until the puppy no longer has sore gums and has sufficient teeth to chew the kibble.
Calorie Content: Metabolizable energy (calculated) 3515 kcal/kg, 330 kcal/cup.
NUTRO® NATURAL CHOICE® Small Bites Puppy Chicken Meal, Rice & Oatmeal Formula Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO1 Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages.
¹Association of American Feed Control Officials