Nutritional Info
Guaranteed Analysis
| Crude Protein (Min.) | 24.0% |
| Crude Fat (Min.) | 12.0% |
| Crude Fiber (Max.) | 4.0% |
| Moisture (Max.) | 10.0% |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) (Min.) | 0.05% |
| Calcium (Min.) | 1.2% |
| Phosphorus (Min.) | 0.95% |
| Taurine* (Min.) | 0.25% |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids* (Min.) | 0.50% |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids* (Min.) | 2.00% |
| *Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles. | |
Full Ingredient List
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Brewers Rice, Rice Bran, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Brewers Dried Yeast, Natural Flavor, Flaxseed, Menhaden Fish Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Taurine, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Dl-methionine, Dicalcium Phosphate, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, D-calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate), L-threonine, Choline Chloride, Citric Acid (Used As A Preservative), Rosemary Extract.
Calorie Content (Calculated)
ME = 3,630 kcal/kg; 370 kcal/8 oz cup Note: The calories can vary slightly over time due to naturally occurring variation in ingredients, processing and analyses.
Nutritional Statement
Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance® L.I.D. Limited Ingredient Diets® Chicken & Brown Rice Formula Puppy Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages including growth of large size dogs (70 lb. or more as an adult).
Feeding Guidelines
| Weight of Dog (lb) | Weaning Up to 4 Months | 5-6 Months | 7-12 Months | Adults Over 12 Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 - 10 lb. | 1/2 - 2 | 1/2 - 1 3/4 | 1/3 - 1 1/4 | 1/4 - 1 |
| 10 - 20 lb. | 2 - 3 | 1 3/4 - 2 1/2 | 1 1/4 - 2 | 1 - 1 1/2 |
| 20 - 50 lb. | 3 - 6 | 2 1/2 - 5 | 2 - 4 | 1 1/2 - 3 |
| 50 - 100 lb. | 6 - 10 | 5 - 8 1/4 | 4 - 6 3/4 | 3 - 5 |
PREGNANT AND NURSING DOGS Adjust feeding amounts in order to maintain ideal body condition. Feed multiple meals per day with daily amounts divided into smaller meals. Can be moistened. For pregnant dogs, minimal increase is needed during first 6 weeks of pregnancy. After 6 weeks, until whelping, increase amount of food up to 25% more than normal adult maintenance amounts. For nursing dogs, begin increasing amount fed immediately after whelping. Depending on the size of the litter, the amounts needed to maintain ideal body condition will increase up to 50% more than normal adult maintenance amounts.
PUPPIES Adjust feeding amounts to maintain steady growth and ideal body condition throughout your puppy’s growth period. Puppies that become larger adult dogs will grow more slowly and for more months than small dogs. Feed large breed puppies (greater than 70 lbs. as an adult) 15% less than amount listed in chart.
Amounts will depend on age, activity, environment and temperament. Helping to decrease dog obesity means keeping your puppy at ideal body condition throughout its growth and early adulthood.
Puppies that become small/medium size dogs (up to 70 LB) can be transitioned to Natural Balance’s Adult Maintenance Dog Food Formulas at 9-12 months. Puppies that become larger size dogs (over 70 LB) can be transitioned to Natural Balance’s Adult Maintenance Dog Food Formulas at 12-18 months.
Keep clean water available at all times.
