Small and Medium Breed Puppy

• Description
• Info
• Ingredients
• Analysis
• Feeding
• Nutrients

• NutriSource® Small & Medium Breed Puppy Food is a scientifically formulated, easy-to-digest food. Real chicken meal is the number one ingredient. Chicken meal has a rich, wholesome taste dogs love and is a source of high quality protein that helps maintain muscle mass and strength. Our blend of chicken meal, rice and carefully selected ingredients help balance essential nutrients necessary for health and well being for your furry friend. Feed with confidence knowing that you’re
  part of a family that loves your pets just as much as you do. Health begins here.

• • As a member of our grain inclusive series of dog foods, NutriSource® Small & Medium Breed Puppy Chicken & Rice Recipe is formulated to meet AAFCO guidelines for all life stages except for growth of large size dogs (70 lbs. or more as an adult).
  • NutriSource^® grain inclusive formulas deliver compact nutrition and include prebiotics and probiotics to help support a healthy gut.
  • Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids along with L-Carnitine, taurine, choline chloride and DL Methionine supplementation to promote heart health make NutriSource® grain free formulas stand out.
  • Our proprietary Good 4 Life system includes 4 key ingredients that work together to support gut health and the well-being of your pet.
  • Chicken meal is the #1 ingredient.
  • Easy to eat small bites.
  • NutriSource® diets feature a wide variety of ingredients specifically formulated to allow hassle free rotational feeding.
  • Family owned means we make decisions based on what's best for your family pets!
• Chicken meal, chicken, brown rice, chicken fat (preserved with tocopherols and citric acid), menhaden fishmeal, oatmeal, barley, flax seeds, dried plain beet pulp, sunflower oil, brewers dried yeast, natural chicken flavor, dried tomato pomace, potassium chloride, DL methionine, salt, choline chloride, minerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, selenium yeast, copper proteinate, magnesium oxide, manganese proteinate, ethylenediamine dihydroiodide), vitamins (vitamin E supplement, niacin supplement, biotin, d-calcium pantothenate, vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid), lactic acid, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), taurine, yucca schidigera extract, yeast culture, dried Aspergillus oryzae fermentation extract, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product, dried Bacillus licheniformis fermentation product, dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract, calcium carbonate, L-carnitine, rosemary extract.

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  NutriSource® Small and Medium Breed 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 except for growth of large size dogs (70 lbs. or more as an adult).
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  Guaranteed Analysis	US	Metric
  Crude Protein (Min.)	32.0%	320 g/kg
  Crude Fat (Min.)	21.0%	210 g/kg
  Crude Fiber (Max.)	5.0%	50 g/kg
  Moisture (Max.)	10.0%	100 g/kg
  Methionine (Min.)	0.5%	5 g/kg
  Eicosapentaenoic (EPA) + Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) (Min.)	0.05 %	0.5 g/kg
  Iron (Min.)	130 mg/kg	130 mg/kg
  Copper (Min.)	12.5 mg/kg	12.5 mg/kg
  Manganese (Min.)	11 mg/kg	11 mg/kg
  Zinc (Min.)	120 mg/kg	120 mg/kg
  Selenium (Min.)	0.35 mg/kg	0.35 mg/kg
  Choline (Min.)	1,800 mg/kg	1,800 mg/kg
  *Omega – 6 Fatty Acids (Min.)	3.8%	38 g/kg
  *Omega – 3 Fatty Acids (Min.)	1.0%	10 g/kg
  *Taurine (Min.)	0.12%	1.2 g/kg
  *L-Carnitine (Min.)	20 mg/kg
  *Total Microorganisms (Min.) (Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus licheniformis, Enterococcus faecium, Lactobacillus acidophilus)	100 million CFU/lb **

  *Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.
  **Colony Forming Units per pound
  
  Calorie Content – Metabolizable Energy (calculated): 4,151 kcals per kg, 514 kcals per cup

• Your Pup's Weight		0 to 3 Months		3+ to 6 Months		6+ Months to Adult
  Lbs.	Kg.	8 oz. Cups	Grams	8 oz. Cups	Grams	8 oz. Cups	Grams
  0 - 1	0.0 - 0.5	1/4 - 1/2	32 - 64	1/8 - 1/3	16 - 43	1/8 - 1/4	16 - 32
  1 - 5	0.5 - 2.3	1/2 - 1	64 - 129	1/3 - 3/4	43 - 97	1/4 - 1/2	32 - 64
  5 - 10	2.3 - 4.5	1 - 1 3/4	129 - 225	3/4 - 1 1/4	97 - 161	1/2 - 3/4	64 - 97
  10 - 20	4.5 - 9.1	1 3/4 - 2 1/2	225 - 322	1 1/4 - 2	161 - 258	3/4 - 1 1/2	97 - 193
  20 - 30	9.1 - 13.6	2 1/2 - 3	322 - 386	2 - 2 1/2	258 - 322	1 1/2 - 1 3/4	193 - 225
  30 - 40	13.6 - 18.1	3 - 4	386 - 515	2 1/2 - 3	322 - 386	1 3/4 - 2	225 - 258
  40 - 50	18.1 - 22.7	4 - 5	515 - 644	3 - 3 1/2	386 - 451	2 - 2 1/2	258 - 322
  50 - 60	22.7 - 27.2	5 1/4 - 5 1/2	676 - 709	3 1/2 - 3 2/3	451 - 471	2 1/2 - 2 2/3	322 - 343
  60 - 70	27.2 - 31.8	5 1/2 - 5 3/4	709 - 741	3 2/3 - 4	471 - 515	2 2/3 - 3	343 - 386
  Divide the amount shown into 2 - 3 feedings daily.

  Amount of food consumed will vary based on activity level, age, breed, and environment. Standard 8 oz. (250 cc) measuring cup holds approximately 4.54 oz (129 g) of NutriSource® Small & Medium Breed Puppy Food. At 5-7 months and again at about 12 months, your puppy will automatically reduce the amount consumed. This is due to a natural reduction in growth rate and the reduced need for calories. Consult your veterinarian if you believe your dog is too thin or overweight. Remember it is important to have clean, fresh water available for your dog at all times.

• Nutrients
  Moisture	9.50%
  Protein	32.00%
  Fat	21.00%
  Fiber	4.06%
  Calcium	1.93%
  Phosphorus	1.32%
  Potassium	0.74%
  Ash	8.93%
  Lysine	1.96%
  Linoleic Acid	3.93%
  EPA+DHA	0.11%
  Taurine	1500.00 mg/kg
  Sodium	0.31%
  Chloride	0.69%
  Copper	17.78 mg/kg
  Iodine	5.75 mg/kg
  Iron	243.99 mg/kg
  Magnesium	0.16%
  Manganese	30.05 mg/kg
  Selenium	0.72 mg/kg
  Zinc	245.06 mg/kg
  Vitamin A	17.76 KIU/kg
  Vitamin D	1514.40 IU/kg
  Vitamin E	152.20 IU/kg
  Vitamin B-12	181.73 UG/kg
  Vitamin C	59.71 mg/kg
  Biotin B-7	0.38 mg/kg
  Choline	1893.27 mg/kg
  Folic Acid B-9	1.55 mg/kg
  Niacin B-3	81.43 mg/kg
  Pantothenic Acid B-5	24.77 mg/kg
  Pyridoxine B-6	9.72 mg/kg
  Riboflavin B-2	7.76 mg/kg
  Thiamine B-1	14.24 mg/kg
  Linolenic Acid	1.20%
  Carbohydrates	24.51%
  Ounces per cup	3.9 oz.
  Kcal/cup	514
  Kcal/kg	4,151
  Calorie Distribution
  Protein	31%
  Fat	46%
  Carbohydrates	24%
  Carbohydrates	27 g/cup
  pH	5.5

As a member of our grain inclusive series of dog foods, NutriSource® Small & Medium Breed Puppy Chicken & Rice Recipe is formulated to meet AAFCO guidelines for all life stages except for growth of large size dogs (70 lbs. or more as an adult).
NutriSource® grain inclusive formulas deliver compact nutrition and include prebiotics and probiotics to help support a healthy gut.
Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids along with L-Carnitine, taurine, choline chloride and DL Methionine supplementation to promote heart health make NutriSource® grain free formulas stand out.
Our proprietary Good 4 Life system includes 4 key ingredients that work together to support gut health and the well-being of your pet.
Chicken meal is the #1 ingredient.
Easy to eat small bites.
NutriSource® diets feature a wide variety of ingredients specifically formulated to allow hassle free rotational feeding.
Family owned means we make decisions based on what's best for your family pets!

Your Pup's Weight 0 to 3 Months 3+ to 6 Months 6+ Months to Adult
Lbs. Kg. 8 oz. Cups Grams 8 oz. Cups Grams 8 oz. Cups Grams
0 - 1 0.0 - 0.5 1/4 - 1/2 32 - 64 1/8 - 1/3 16 - 43 1/8 - 1/4 16 - 32
1 - 5 0.5 - 2.3 1/2 - 1 64 - 129 1/3 - 3/4 43 - 97 1/4 - 1/2 32 - 64
5 - 10 2.3 - 4.5 1 - 1 3/4 129 - 225 3/4 - 1 1/4 97 - 161 1/2 - 3/4 64 - 97
10 - 20 4.5 - 9.1 1 3/4 - 2 1/2 225 - 322 1 1/4 - 2 161 - 258 3/4 - 1 1/2 97 - 193
20 - 30 9.1 - 13.6 2 1/2 - 3 322 - 386 2 - 2 1/2 258 - 322 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 193 - 225
30 - 40 13.6 - 18.1 3 - 4 386 - 515 2 1/2 - 3 322 - 386 1 3/4 - 2 225 - 258
40 - 50 18.1 - 22.7 4 - 5 515 - 644 3 - 3 1/2 386 - 451 2 - 2 1/2 258 - 322
50 - 60 22.7 - 27.2 5 1/4 - 5 1/2 676 - 709 3 1/2 - 3 2/3 451 - 471 2 1/2 - 2 2/3 322 - 343
60 - 70 27.2 - 31.8 5 1/2 - 5 3/4 709 - 741 3 2/3 - 4 471 - 515 2 2/3 - 3 343 - 386
Divide the amount shown into 2 - 3 feedings daily.
Amount of food consumed will vary based on activity level, age, breed, and environment. Standard 8 oz. (250 cc) measuring cup holds approximately 4.54 oz (129 g) of NutriSource® Small & Medium Breed Puppy Food. At 5-7 months and again at about 12 months, your puppy will automatically reduce the amount consumed. This is due to a natural reduction in growth rate and the reduced need for calories. Consult your veterinarian if you believe your dog is too thin or overweight. Remember it is important to have clean, fresh water available for your dog at all times.