Natural Balance Reduced Calorie Formula Dry Dog Food
Natural Balance Reduced Calorie Formula for Dogs has less calories than the Ultra Premium Formula, and is made specifically for senior or overweight dogs. The maintenance of proper body weight is most important for your dog's health. Overweight dogs can suffer from a variety of illnesses just as us humans do. Diabetes, heart disease, and increased stress on organs are just a few. Arthritis and other bone and joint conditions can also be aggravated by extra weight causing your dog more pain and discomfort and affecting its ability to get proper exercise. Please consult your veterinarian for specific weight recommendations for your dog before putting him or her on a diet.
Reasons you should be feeding your dog Natural Balance Reduced Calorie Formula:
Fresh Chicken, Fresh Duck, Lamb Meal: 3 Premium quality meats (no by-products) from USDA approved plants. This unique blend of fresh high quality proteins provides the essential amino acids to help maintain strong muscle tone and a healthy, shiny coat.
Fresh Carrots: An excellent source of vitamin A and beta carotene.
Oatmeal: An exceptional source of: carbohydrates, fiber, thiamin and vitamin E. Not widely used in pet food because of cost, it does not contain the allergy causing glutens found in other grains.
Fresh Potatoes: Rich in potassium and an excellent source of highly digestible carbohydrates for energy.
Brown Rice Only: Rice grain with the bran portion intact, an excellent source of carbohydrates. Contains increased levels of B vitamins.
Vitamin C: Aids in maintaining the integrity of the cell structure, as well as diminishing the effects of illness.
Taurine Fortified: New studies show that dogs need Taurine for cardiovascluar health. Read more on this.
Skin and Coat: Optimum amounts of Omega-3 and Omega-6. Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Whole Ground Flaxseed, Vitamin E, Biotin and Kelp are used in the correct ratios required to result in an excellent skin and coat. Glucosamine Aids in the formation of the major cushioning components of the joints.
No Artificial Preservatives, Flavors or Colors. Does not contain Soy, Wheat, Rice, Eggs, or Dairy Products. Natural Balance is on Whole Dog Journal's list of approved foods and was chosen "Top Dry and Canned Foods 2002!"
Daily Feeding Guide for Adult Dogs:
Weight of Dog (lbs)-Serving Size
5 to 15 - 1/2 to 1 cup
16 to 30 - 1 to 2 cups
31 to 50 - 2 to 3 cups
51 to 75 - 3 to 4 cups
76 to 100 - 4 to 5 cups
Note: Feeding amounts may vary by breed, activity level, temperament and climate.
Calorie Content Metabolizable Energy = 3,065 kilocalories per kilogram (calculated) Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance Reduced Calorie Formula Dog Food contains 18% less calories per pound than our Natural Balance Ultra Premium Dog Food. One cup (115g) of our Reduced Calorie Dog Food contains 352 kilocalories, compared to one cup (130g) of our Ultra Premium Dog Food, which contains 485 calories; resulting in a reduction of 27% of caloric intake.
Feeding Management:
They recommend that you do not add vitamins, minerals or any other supplements, except upon the advice of a veterinarian. When switching your dog's diet, the change should be made gradually, by replacing the current food with increasing portions of Natural Balance Ultra Premium Vegetarian Formula. The change should be completed after 3 to 5 days. Remember, fresh clean water should be available at all times!
Ingredients: Brown Rice, Whole Chicken, Pearled Barley, Oatmeal, Chicken Meal, Potatoes, Oat Fiber, Duck, Lamb Meal, Carrots, Natural Flavor, Tomato Pomace, Canola Oil, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols-a source of vitamin E, Citric Acid) Brewers Yeast, Whole Ground Flaxseed, Lecithin, Rosemary Extract, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Dried Kelp, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Sodium Chloride, Parsley Flakes, Calcium Carbonate, Zinc Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B-12 Supplements, Ascorbic Acid (vitamin C), Taurine, Yucca Schidigera Extract, L-Lysine, Manganese Sulfate, Niacin, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Copper Proteinate, Grape Seed Oil, Copper Sulfate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Acetate, Inositol, Folic Acid (Vitamin B, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Thiamin Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), D-Activated Animal Sterol (source of Vitamin D-3), Biotin, Ethylene Diamine Dihydriodide (source of Iodine), Cobalt Sulfate, Vitamin K Supplement, Sodium Selenite. .
Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein 16.5% minimum
Crude Fat 6.0% minimum
Crude Fiber 5.0% maximum
Moisture 10% maximum
Omega 3 Fatty Acids 0.5% minimum
Omega 6 Fatty Acids 3.0% minimum
Natural Balance is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the A.A.F.C.O. dog food nutrient profile for all life stages.
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