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NUTRO® NATURAL CHOICE® Large Breed Puppy Lamb Meal & Rice Formula

Benefits of NATURAL CHOICE® Large Breed Puppy Lamb Meal & Rice Formula:
Formulated for puppies who
grow to 50lbs. or more
Controlled Growth Formula®
Optimized protein & fat levels for
for healthy, balanced growth
Balanced Calcium & Phosphorus
for strong bones
Natural Sources of Glucosamine
& Chondroitin for healthy joints
Natural ingredients with added
vitamins, minerals & taurine

High Quality Lamb Protein
High quality lamb protein for muscle development and body growth. Fewer ingredients mean less opportunity for digestive upset.

Rice is the Only Cereal Grain
A high quality carbohydrate that’s so good for your large breed puppy’s stamina and energy.  Rice is the most digestible cereal grain.

CONTROLLED-GROWTH FORMULA®
Large and giant breeds are prone to rapid growth, which could lead to hip and joint problems. Our CONTROLLED-GROWTH FORMULA® provides a unique blend of key nutrients needed to help maintain healthy, balanced growth ­ from weaning to maturity.

Natural Sources of Glucosamine and Chondroitin, Building Blocks of Healthy Joints

Good nutrition is important to large and giant breeds for strong hips and healthy joints. Research shows that these two components found in lamb meal help maintain healthy joint cartilage.

Balanced Calcium-Phosphorus for Healthy Balanced Growth of the Skeletal System
Research shows that large breed puppies have a reduced requirement for calcium and phosphorus so NATURAL CHOICE® Large Breed Puppy Lamb Meal and Rice Formula provides the ideal calcium-phosphorus requirement

Adjusted Protein and Fat Levels
Excess weight can cause bone and joint problems for large breed puppies. NATURAL CHOICE® Large Breed Puppy Lamb Meal and Rice Formula provides optimum protein and fat levels to help balance growth  while providing plenty of protein for muscles, skin and coat.

Chelated Minerals for Added Health
Chelated minerals are more easily absorbed into your large breed puppy's system.  By providing chelated zinc, and other important minerals, NATURAL CHOICE® Large Breed Puppy Lamb Meal and Rice Formula helps your dog stay healthy throughout its life.

Smart SystemT for Faster Learning
Formulated with ALA and DHA to help puppies with learning, vision and brain development. Research shows that puppies naturally convert ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid) to DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid proven to support brain development and better learning.

DHA
Formulated with high levels of DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) from fish oil, a proven nutrient for brain development.

Guaranteed to Improve Skin and Coat*
With high levels of linoleic acid, combined with other key vitamins and minerals, all the nutrition your puppy needs for healthy skin and shiny coat.

Guaranteed Great Taste*
We guarantee the great taste of NATURAL CHOICE® Large Breed Puppy Lamb Meal and Rice Formula so you can be sure your puppy will eat enough to meet its nutritional requirements.

SMART START™  Formula
SMART START™  formula featuring ALA and DHA helps puppies with learning, brain and vision development.

ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid)
Research shows that puppies naturally convert ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid) to DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) to help support better learning. Puppies want to look their best, so we supply fatty acids for a healthy, shiny coat. 


*Complete satisfaction or your money back.
  Feeding Guidelines
These are the recommended feeding ranges for puppies. These guidelines should be adjusted as needed to maintain optimum weight. If feeding NATURAL CHOICE® Dog Food for the first time, we suggest you blend increasing amounts of NATURAL CHOICE® Large Breed Puppy Lamb Meal and Rice Formula with your old food for 6 days.


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Puppy Age - Suggested Amounts to Feed Per Day (Cups)
Puppy Weight 3 - 5
Weeks
6 - 11
Weeks
3 - 5
Months
6 - 8
Months
9 - 12
Months
Over 12
Months
3-5 lbs. Moisten & Feed
Frequently
3/4–1-1/4 2/3 – 1
5-10 lbs. Moisten & Feed
Frequently
1 – 2 1 – 1-3/4
10-20 lbs. Moisten & Feed
Frequently
1-3/4 – 3-1/2 1-1/2 – 3 1-1/3 – 2-2/3
20-30 lbs. Moisten & Feed
Frequently
3 – 4-2/3 2-2/3 – 4-1/4 2-1/4 – 3-1/2
30-40 lbs. Moisten & Feed
Frequently
4-1/4 – 5-3/4 3-1/2 – 5-1/4 3 – 4-1/3 2-3/4 – 3-3/4
40-60 lbs. 4-1/3 – 7 3-3/4 – 6 3-1/2 – 5 3 – 4-3/4
60-80 lbs. 6 – 8-3/4 5– 7-1/3 4-3/4 – 6-1/3 4 – 5-3/4
80-100 lbs. 6-1/3– 8-2/3 5-3/4 – 7-1/2 5 – 7
100-120 lbs. 7-1/2 – 10 7 – 8-2/3 5-3/4 – 8
120-140 lbs. 8 – 9-2/3 6-2/3 – 9
140-160 lbs. 9 – 10-2/3 7-1/2 – 9-3/4
160-180 lbs. 8-1/4 – 10-3/4
180-200 lbs. 9 – 11-2/3
Use a standard 8-oz. measuring cup. Moisten the food until the puppy no longer has sore gums and has sufficient teeth to chew the kibble. Then serve dry or lightly moistened. Feed puppies the suggested amount in three meals per day until six months old, then twice daily until fourteen months. Keep fresh drinking water available at all times. See your veterinarian regularly.
Nutritional Adequacy Claim
NUTRO® NATURAL CHOICE® Large Breed Puppy Lamb Meal and Rice Formula Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO¹ Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for growth.
¹Association of American Feed Control Officials.
  Ingredients
Lamb Meal, Ground Rice, Rice Flour, Rice Bran, Pea Protein, Lamb, Poultry Fat (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavors, Soybean Oil (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Sunflower Oil (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Egg Product, Fish Oil (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Salt, Potassium Chloride, Dried Kelp, Taurine, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Choline Chloride, Ferrous Sulfate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Biotin, Copper Proteinate, Garlic Flavor, Niacin Supplement, Potassium Iodide, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, L-Carnitine, Riboflavin Supplement (source of Vitamin B2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (source of Vitamin B6), Thiamine Mononitrate (source of Vitamin B1), Sodium Selenite, Manganese Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Menadione Sodiuim Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K activity), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid.
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  Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (minimum) 27.00%
Crude Fat (minimum) 13.00%
Crude Fiber (maximum) 4.00%
Moisture (maximum) 10.00%
Linoleic Acid (minimum) 3.50%
Calcium (minimum) 1.00%
Calcium (maximum) 1.50%
Phosphorus (minimum) 0.80%
Phosphorus (maximum) 1.30%
Zinc (minimum) 240 mg/kg
Vitamin E (minimum) 200 IU/kg
Ascorbic Acid (minimum)** 35 mg/kg
Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA) (minimum)** 0.30%
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) (minimum)** 0.10%
Glucosamine Hydrochloride (minimum)** 150 mg/kg
Chondroitin Sulfate (minimum)** 100 mg/kg
**Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.
Package Sizes:
5 lb.
17.5 lb.

35 lb.

  Kibble

This is the approximate size and color of the kibble.
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