essentialcare® Adult Dry Formula for Small Dogs

Specially formulated to meet the unique nutritional needs of adult small dogs

essentialcare® Adult Dry Formula for Small Dogs

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Product Overview

Specially formulated to meet the unique nutritional needs of adult small dogs
High protein level helps maintain lean body mass
Crunchy kibble helps clean teeth, freshen breath and promote healthy gums
Natural prebiotic fibre sourced from wheat bran aleurone, helps promote digestive health and maintain stool quality
Rich in antioxidants, vitamin A and E to help maintain a healthy immune system

Product Benefits:

  • Chicken, the #1 ingredient and other high quality protein sources help support strong muscles
  • Glucosamine and omega-3 fatty acids help nourish joints and support mobility
  • Omega 6 fatty acids, including linoleic acid, help promote healthy skin and coat

Diet Characteristics

This blend is specifically formulated with ADVANCED NUTRITION that supports the unique nutritional needs of adult dogs. 

 

  • #1 ingredient is chicken. High protein nutrition helps maintain lean muscle. 
  • Body Condition: High protein level helps maintain lean muscle mass 
  • Dental Health: Crunchy kibble helps clean teeth, freshen breath and promote healthy gums 
  • Highly Digestible: Highly digestible formula promotes optimal nutrient absorption 
  • Digestive Health: Natural prebiotic fibre sourced from wheat bran aleurone, helps promote digestive health and maintain stool quality 
  • Immune Health: Rich in antioxidants, vitamin A and E to help maintain a healthy immune system 
  • Joint Health: Glucosamine and omega-3 fatty acids help nourish joints and support mobility 
  • Radiant Skin and Coat: Omega-6 fatty acids, including linoleic acid, helps promote a healthy skin and coat 
  • Strong Bones and Teeth: Calcium and phosphorus help nourish healthy bones and teeth 

Feeding & Administration

Animal feeding tests using Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) procedures substantiate that Purina Veterinary Diets essentialcare Adult Formula For Small Dogs provides complete and balanced nutrition for maintenance of adult dogs.

The following feeding program is recommended as a guideline only, with discretionary clinical adjustments for proper weight maintenance.

FEEDING GUIDE1
WEIGHT AT MATURITY DRY
lbs kg Approximate Number of 250 ml (8 oz) Cups/Day
3 - 12 1.4 - 5.4 1/3 - 3/4
13 - 20 5.9 - 9.1 1 - 1 1/4
CALORIE CONTENT (ME) (CALCULATED)
4139 kcal/kg
1877 kcal/lb
484 kcal/250 ml (8 oz) cup

1 Using a standard 250 ml/8 oz measuring cup which contains approximately 117 g of Purina Veterinary Diets® essentialcare® Adult Formula For Small Dogs. Provide fresh water in a clean container daily.

2 Kilocalories of metabolizable energy (ME).

Nutrition Information

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS
Crude Protein (Min) 28.0%
Crude Fat (Min) 17.0%
Crude Fibre (Max) 3.0%
Moisture (Max) 12.0%
Linoleic Acid (Min) 1.5%
Calcium (Ca) (Min) 1.0%
Phosphorous (P) (Min) 0.8%
Selenium (Se) (Min) 0.35 mg/kg
Vitamin A (Min) 15,000 IU/kg
Vitamin E (Min) 460 IU/kg
Docosahexaenoic Acid* (DHA) (Min) 0.05%
Eicosapentaenoic Acid* (EPA) (Min) 0.05%
Glucosamine* (Min) 350 ppm

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

Ingredients

Chicken, rice, whole grain corn, poultry by-product meal, corn gluten meal, beef fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols, corn germ meal, soybean meal, dried egg product, natural flavour, salt, wheat bran, calcium carbonate, fish oil, potassium chloride, phosphoric acid, VITAMINS [Vitamin E supplement, niacin (Vitamin B-3), Vitamin A supplement, calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), thiamine mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Vitamin B-12 supplement, riboflavin supplement (Vitamin B-2), pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), folic acid (Vitamin B-9), menadione sodium bisulfite complex (Vitamin K), Vitamin D-3 supplement, biotin (Vitamin B-7)], choline chloride, mono and dicalcium phosphate, L-Lysine monohydrochloride, MINERALS [zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite], taurine, soybean oil, garlic oil. C869919

Every ingredient has a purpose

Sizes Available

PACKAGING SIZES AVAILABLE CUPS PER SIZE
essentialcare® Adult Formula For Small Dogs Bags of 8 lb (3.6 kg) 30 cups

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