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essentialcare® Puppy Dry Formula for Large Breeds
Specially formulated to meet the unique nutritional needs of large breed puppies
Purina® Veterinary Diets® essentialcare®
Dry Food
essentialcare® Puppy Dry Formula for Large Breeds
This blend is specifically formulated with ADVANCED NUTRITION that supports the unique nutritional needs of large breed puppies
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Product Overview
Specially formulated to meet the unique nutritional needs of large breed puppies
Product Benefits:
- #1 ingredient is turkey
- High protein nutrition helps in the development of strong muscles
- Highly digestible formula promotes optimal nutrient absorption
- Calcium and phosphorus help nourish healthy bones and teeth
Diet Characteristics
This blend is specifically formulated with ADVANCED NUTRITION that supports the unique nutritional needs of large breed puppies.
- #1 ingredient is turkey. High protein nutrition helps in the development of strong muscles
- Brain and Vision: DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid, also found in mother’s milk, helps support brain and vision development
- Immune Health: Contains antioxidants (Vitamins A and E) and colostrum (natural milk proteins) to help support a developing immune system
- Joint Health: Glucosamine and omega-3 fatty acids help nourish healthy joints of growing puppies
- Highly Digestible: Highly digestible formula promotes optimal nutrient absorption
- Radiant Skin and Coat: Omega-6 fatty acids, including linoleic acid, help promote a healthy skin and coat
- Strong Bones and Teeth: Calcium and phosphorus help nourish healthy bones and teeth
- Development: Optimal calcium to phosphorus ratio to support the growth of large breed puppies
- Dental Health: Crunchy kibble helps clean teeth, freshen breath and promote healthy gums
Feeding & Administration
Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that Purina Veterinary Diets essentialcare Puppy Formula Large Breed provides complete and balanced nutrition for all life stages, including growth of large sized dogs (32kg [70lbs] or more as an adult).
The following feeding program is recommended as a guideline only, with discretionary clinical adjustments for proper weight maintenance.
| FEEDING GUIDE1 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEIGHT AT MATURITY | DRY | ||||||
| 1 1/2 to 3 months | 4 to 5 months | 6 to 8 months | 9 to 11 months | 1 to 2 years | After 2 years | ||
| lbs | kg | Approximate Number of 250 ml (8 oz) Cups/Day | |||||
| 3 - 12 | 1.4 - 5.4 | 1/3 - 3/4 | 3/4 - 1 1/8 | 2/3 - 1 1/4 | Feed as Adult | Feed as Adult | Feed as Adult |
| 13 - 20 | 5.9 - 9.1 | 1/2 - 1 | 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 | 3/4 - 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 - 1 1/4 | 1 1/8 - 1 1/3 | Feed as Adult |
| 21 - 50 | 9.5 - 22.5 | 2/3 - 1 1/4 | 1 3/4 - 2 1/3 | 1 1/4 - 2 | 2 1/4 - 2 1/2 | 2 1/3 - 3 1/2 | Feed as Adult |
| 51 - 75 | 23.1 - 34.0 | 2/3 - 2 | 1 3/4 - 3 1/3 | 1 2/3 - 3 1/4 | 2 3/4 - 4 | 3 - 5 1/4 | Feed as Adult |
| 76 - 100 | 34.5 - 45.4 kg | 1 - 2 1/4 | 2 1/3 - 3 1/4 | 3 1/3 - 5 1/3 | 4 1/2 - 5 3/4 | 6 1/2 - 9 1/4 | Feed as Adult |
| 101 and over | 45.5 and over | 2 1/4 cups plus 1/3 cup for each 4.5 kg (10 lbs) of body weight over 45 kg (100 lbs) | 3 1/4 cups plus 1/3 cup for each 4.5 kg (10 lbs) of body weight over 45 kg (100 lbs) | 5 1/3 cups plus 1/3 cup for each 4.5 kg (10 lbs) of body weight over 45 kg (100 lbs) | 5 3/4 cups plus 1/3 cup for each 4.5 kg (10 lbs) of body weight over 45 kg (100 lbs) | 9 1/4 cups plus 1/3 cup for each 4.5 kg (10 lbs) of body weight over 45 kg (100 lbs) | Feed as Adult |
| CALORIE CONTENT (ME) (CALCULATED)2 |
|---|
| 3553 kcal/kg |
| 1612 kcal/lb |
| 415 kcal/250 ml (8 oz) cup |
1 Recommended daily feeding amounts, using a standard 250 ml/8 oz measuring cup which contains approximately 117 g of Purina Veterinary Diets® essentialcare® Puppy Formula Large Breed. 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) | 13.0% |
| Crude Fibre (Max) | 6.0% |
| Moisture (Max) | 12.0% |
| Linoleic Acid (Min) | 1.6% |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) (Min) | 0.05% |
| Calcium (Ca) (Min) | 1.1% |
| Phosphorous (P) (Min) | 0.9% |
| Selenium (Se) (Min) | 0.35 mg/kg |
| Vitamin A (Min) | 15,000 IU/kg |
| Vitamin E (Min) | 250 IU/kg |
| Glucosamine** (Min) | 350 ppm |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids** (Min) | 0.45% |
**Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.
Ingredients
Turkey, rice, corn gluten meal, poultry by-product meal, whole grain corn, whole grain wheat, beef fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols, pea fibre, oat meal, fish meal, dried egg product, natural flavour, fish oil, salt, mono and dicalcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, potassium chloride, potassium citrate, choline chloride, 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)], dried colostrum, MINERALS [zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite], L-Lysine monohydrochloride, soybean oil, garlic oil. C849720
Sizes Available
| PACKAGING | SIZES AVAILABLE | CUPS PER SIZE |
|---|---|---|
| essentialcare® Puppy Formula Large Breed | Bags of 17.7 lb (8 kg) | 68 cups |
| Bags of 31 lb (14 kg) | 119 cups |
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