WHOLESOME ESSENTIALS™ Large Breed Puppy Dry Dog Food Farm-Raised Chicken, Brown Rice & Sweet Potato Recipe

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NUTRO™ WHOLESOME ESSENTIALS™ Large Breed Puppy Farm-Raised Chicken, Brown Rice & Sweet Potato Recipe Dog Food always starts with great tasting, farm-raised chicken as the first ingredient and is made with high-quality nutrients like glucosamine and chondroitin. This dog food contains calcium to build strong bones and joints and omega 3 fatty acids like DHA to support the growth and development needs of your large breed puppy. . NUTRO™ Food for Dogs always follows the THE NUTRO FEED CLEAN™ philosophy, is always made with Non-GMO* Ingredients and contains no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives.

*Trace amounts of genetically modified material may be present due to potential cross contact during manufacturing.

Ingredients

Chicken, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Brewers Rice, Split Peas, Whole Grain Sorghum, Whole Brown Rice, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Pea Protein, Lamb Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Dried Sweet Potato, Natural Flavor, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Fish Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Potassium Chloride, Salt, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, Dried Apples, Dried Blueberries, Dried Carrots, Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid (preservatives), Zinc Sulfate, Niacin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin E Supplement, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Selenium Yeast, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Rosemary Extract.

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein (min.)	26.00%
Crude Fat (min.)	15.00%
Crude Fiber (max.)	3.00%
Moisture (max.)	10.00%
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) (min.)	0.05%
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) (min.)	0.05%
Calcium (min.)	1.20%
Calcium (max.)	1.70%
Phosphorus (min.)	1.00%
Phosphorus (max.)	1.60%
Chondroitin Sulfate (min.)*	350 mg/kg
Glucosamine (min.)*	150 mg/kg
Omega-3 Fatty Acids (min.)*	0.20%
Omega-6 Fatty Acids (min.)*	2.00%

*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.

FEEDING GUIDE

These are the recommended feeding amounts based on the ideal body condition for puppy dogs of various weights. Individual dogs' energy requirements may differ. Adjust the amount fed to obtain or maintain your dog's optimum weight. Keep fresh drinking water available at all times, provide plenty of exercise and see your veterinarian regularly. Serve dry or lightly moistened. To help maintain freshness, we recommend sealing the bag tightly and storing it in a cool, dry location.

Suggested Amounts to feed per day (Cups)^†

Puppy Weight	6 – 11 Weeks	3 – 5 Months	6 – 8 Months	9 – 12 Months	Over 12 Months
10 lbs.	1 1/2 --- 1 2/3	1 1/4 --- 1 1/2	---	---	---
20 lbs.	2 1/2 --- 2 3/4	2 1/4 --- 2 1/2	1 3/4 --- 2 1/4	---	---
30 lbs.	3 1/2 --- 3 3/4	3 --- 3 1/2	2 1/2 --- 3	2 1/3 --- 2 1/2	---
40 lbs.	4 1/3 --- 4 3/4	3 2/3 --- 4 1/3	3 --- 3 2/3	3 --- 3 1/4	---
60 lbs.		5 --- 5 3/4	4 1/4 --- 5	4 --- 4 1/4	3 1/4
80lbs.		6 --- 7 1/4	5 1/4 --- 6	4 3/4 --- 5 1/4	4
100lbs.			6 1/4 --- 7 1/4	5 3/4 --- 6 1/4	4 3/4
120lbs.			7 --- 8 1/4	6 1/2 --- 7	5 1/2
140lbs.			8 --- 9 1/4	7 1/3 --- 8	6 1/4
160lbs.				8 1/4 --- 8 3/4	6 3/4
180lbs.				9 --- 9 2/3	7 1/2

^†Use a standard 8-oz. measuring cup, which holds 3.58 oz. of NUTRO™ WHOLESOME ESSENTIALS™ Large Breed Puppy Farm-Raised Chicken, Brown Rice & Sweet Potato Recipe Dog Food.

Calorie Content

Metabolizable energy 3,736 kcal/kb, 379 kcal/cup (calculated)

Nutritional Adequacy Statement

NUTRO™ WHOLESOME ESSENTIALS™ Large Breed Puppy Farm-Raised Chicken, Brown Rice & Sweet Potato Recipe Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for growth, gestation and lactation, including growth of large size dogs (70 lbs. or more as an adult).

Transitioning to Our Products

If switching to this recipe or feeding NUTRO™ Dog Food for the first time, we suggest you blend increasing amounts of the new recipe with your old food for six days.

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NUTRO™ Dog Food Body Chart

Underweight: Increase feeding amount to achieve ideal weight.
Ideal weight: Maintain feeding at current level.
Overweight: Decrease feeding amount to lower range of target weight within the age category.