Large Breed Puppy
VēRUS Large Breed Puppy Chicken, Lentils & Yams Holistic Formula is a unique combination of fresh meats, vegetables and legumes. It is designed for dogs up to 20 months old and 70 pounds or more at maturity.
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Features and Benefits
- Designed for dogs up to 20 months and 70 lbs or more at maturity
- Our USA-grown, antibiotic-free, EU-certified chicken is raised without the use of growth hormones
- Dehydrated chicken cartilage for natural chondroitin
- Formulated with lower energy levels and moderate amounts of calcium and phosphorus to help minimize rapid growth
- Rich source of DHA supports brain-building and eye development
- Innovative freeze-dried live probiotics for enhanced digestion and immune support
- Chelated minerals to assist with absorption of nutrients
- Omega 3 fatty acids as an immunity booster
- L- Carnitine for maximum performance
- Chicory root extract as a source of prebiotics
- No meat by-products, no artificial flavors or colors, no fillers, no corn, no wheat, no soy and no sugars
Ingredients
Ingredients Chicken, Chicken Meal, Lentils, Chickpeas, Peas, Tapioca Starch, Yams, Sweet Potatoes, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Flaxseed, Natural Flavors, Herring Meal, Menhaden Fish Oil, Dried Egg Product, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Dehydrated Chicken Cartilage, Dried Cranberry, Dried Blueberry, Dried Pediococcus Acidilactici Fermentation Product, Salt, Monosodium Phosphate, Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Calcium Carbonate, Niacin Supplement, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate, L-Carnitine, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Zinc Proteinate, Betaine Anhydrous, Iron Proteinate, Selenium Yeast, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium IodateFeeding Recommendations
*Use a standard 8 oz./240 ml liquid measuring cup = 4 oz./113 g dry Divide the recommended amount to feed into two meals per day. The amount of food required each day may vary depending on breed, environment, temperament, and activity level. Offer pregnant females 50% more during pregnancy. Lactating females require two to three times more per day. Puppies require approximately twice as much food as adult dogs. Feed puppies three portions daily until 6 months old, then feed two portions daily.
Calorie Content
3515 kcal ME/kg, 399 kcal ME/cupGuaranteed Analysis
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Guaranteed Analysis |
As Fed |
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Crude Protein (min) |
23.00% |
26.05% |
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Crude Fat (min) |
15.00% |
15.10% |
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Crude Fiber (max) |
4.00% |
2.24% |
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Moisture (max) |
10.00% |
8.96% |
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Ash |
– |
5.82% |
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Calcium (min) |
1.20% |
1.23% |
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Phosphorus (min) |
1.00% |
1.11% |
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Potassium |
– |
0.72% |
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Sodium |
– |
0.33% |
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Carbs |
– |
48.85% |
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Omega 3 Fatty Acids (min)* |
2.00% |
– |
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Omega 6 Fatty Acids (min)* |
4.00% |
– |
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L-Carnitine (min)* |
35 mg/kg |
– |
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Total Microorganisms (Pediococcus Acidilactici) (min)* |
3 mil CFU/gram |
– |
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles
**CFU = Colony Forming Units