Healthy Puppy, Small Breed – Turkey, Chicken & Herring Formula
Choosing the right food for your puppy can have a direct impact on his health and longevity. Nutrience Natural Healthy Puppy starts him off right by offering a multitude of healthy features:
Rich in Animal Protein:
Multiple sources of animal ingredients provide protein and essential amino acids for overall health & growth.
Low-Glycemic Carbohydrates:
Low glycemic carbohydrates, such as steel cut oats, lentils and sweet potatoes, may lower the risk of diabetes and help prevent obesity.
Coconut Oil & Botanicals:
A special botanical blend and coconut oil are used for their ability to provide multiple health benefits.
Wholesome Fruits & Vegetables:
Whole fruits and vegetables contain rich antioxidant and phytonutrient properties.
Marine Source Omega-3:
Salmon oil is used as the primary source of DHA and EPA omega-3 fatty acids to ensure your puppy’s cognitive development. The addition of coldwater Atlantic herring, one of the richest sources of omega-3 fatty acids, will help support your puppy’s skin and coat.
Nutritional Supplements:
Powerful prebiotics & probiotics provide a greater absorption of nutrients and promote digestion, while glucosamine & chondroitin are incorporated to maintain joint health.
Available sizes:
2.5kg – SKU #D6061
5kg – SKU #D6062
Deboned turkey, chicken meal, steel-cut oats, green peas, sweet potatoes, lentils, turkey meal, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), deboned chicken, deboned herring, whole eggs, tapioca, sun-cured alfalfa meal, natural chicken flavor, chicken liver, salmon oil (source of DHA), coconut oil, pumpkin, butternut squash, carrots, spinach, broccoli, apples, pears, blueberries, cranberries, pomegranate, juniper berry extract, ginger, fennel, green tea extract, peppermint leaf, licorice root, turmeric, vitamins [vitamin E supplement, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), vitamin A supplement, niacin, calcium pantothenate, inositol, riboflavin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine mononitrate, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid], minerals [zinc oxide, zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, ferrous sulfate, copper proteinate, copper sulfate, manganese proteinate, manganese oxide, calcium iodate, sodium selenite], potassium chloride, chicory root extract, salt, yeast extract, DL-methionine, lecithin, dicalcium phosphate, choline chloride, L-lysine, dried kelp, glucosamine hydrochloride, taurine, rosemary extract, chondroitin sulphate, L-carnitine, dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus helveticus fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium longum fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product.
| Crude protein min | 30.0% |
| Crude fat min | 20.0% |
| Crude fiber max | 3.5% |
| Moisture max | 10.0% |
| Calcium min | 1.2% |
| Phosphorus min | 0.9% |
| Vitamin A min | 20,000 IU/kg |
| Vitamin D3 min | 1,300 IU/kg |
| Vitamin E min | 130 IU/kg |
| Taurine* min | 500 mg/kg |
| Ascorbic acid* (vitamin C) min | 50 mg/kg |
| Omega-6 fatty acids* min | 3.8% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids* min | 0.4% |
| Docosahexaenoic acid* (DHA) min. | 0.15% |
| Glucosamine* min | 800 mg/kg |
| Chondroitin sulfate* min | 400 mg/kg |
| Total microorganisms* min | 225,000,000 CFU/lb |
(L. plantarum, E. faecium, B. subtilis, Bi. animalis, L. casei, L. helveticus, Bi. longum, L. acidophilus in descending amounts)
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.
Calorie Content (calculated): 3,750 kcal/kg or 490 kcal/cup ME
Nutrience Natural Healthy Puppy Small Breed Turkey, Chicken & Herring Formula is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for growth.
All puppies aren’t created equal. Your puppy may require more or less food depending on age, activity level and environment. Simply start with our recommendations, adjust as needed and make sure to always have fresh water available.
Transitioning to Nutrience
It is important to gradually transition your puppy from one food to another. Start with a proportion of 25% Nutrience to 75% old food. Slowly change the proportions over the next 5 to 7 days by gradually increasing the amount of Nutrience and decreasing the amount of the old food.
| Weight | quantity/Day |
|---|---|
| 1 kg / 2.2 lbs | ½ cup |
| 3 kg / 6.6 lbs | 1¼ cups |
| 5 kg / 11 lbs | 2 cups |
| 7 kg / 15.4 lbs | 2¾ cups |
| 10 kg / 22 lbs | 3½ cups |
1 cup (8 oz) = 130 g