Canine Adult LARGE BREED
Science Plan*
NUTRITIONAL CHARACTERISTICS
(Compared to Science Plan* Canine Adult)
Supplemented with:
Glucosamine hydrochloride
Chondroitin sulphate
L-Carnitine
INDICATIONS
Science Plan* Canine Adult Large Breed is formulated to meet all the
nutritional requirements of an adult dog weighing 25kg or more, from
maturity to 5 years of age. It is supplemented with,
1. L-carnitine to help maintain optimal body weight (helping to avoid
extra stress on the joints), lean muscle mass and muscle strength,
and
2. the chondroprotective agents glucosamine hydrochloride and chondroitin
sulphate, natural 'building blocks' for joint cartilage, to help
maintain healthy joints and facilitate joint mobility.
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR
1. Cats.
2. Puppies.
3. Bitches from mid-pregnancy and in lactation. During pregnancy and in
lactation bitches should be switched to Science Plan* Puppy
or Science Plan* Puppy Mini.
AVERAGE NUTRIENT CONTENTS: SCIENCE PLAN CANINE ADULT LARGE BREED WITH
CHICKEN - DRY
As fed Dry matter1 per 100 kcal ME2
Protein 23.0% 25.0% 6.2g
Fat 14.2% 15.4% 3.8g
Carbohydrate (NFE) 47.6% 51.7% 12.9g
Fibre (crude) 2.4% 2.6% 0.7g
Moisture 8.0% 2.2g
Calcium 0.68% 0.74% 184mg
Phosphorus 0.63% 0.68% 171mg
Sodium 0.26% 0.28% 70mg
Potassium 0.60% 0.65% 163mg
Magnesium 0.12% 0.13% 33mg
Omega-3 fatty acids 0.39% 0.42% 106mg
Omega-6 fatty acids 3.29% 3.58% 892mg
Glucosamine hydrochloride 570mg/kg 620mg/kg 15mg
Chondroitin sulphate 50mg/kg 54mg/kg 1.4mg
L-Carnitine 285mg/kg 310mg/kg 8mg
Vitamin A 9,720 IU/kg 10,565 IU/kg 263 IU
Vitamin D 550 IU/kg 598 IU/kg 15 IU
Vitamin E 600mg/kg 652mg/kg 16mg
Vitamin C 70mg/kg 7 6mg/kg 1.9mg
Beta-carotene 1.5mg/kg 1.6mg/kg 0.04mg
METABOLISABLE ENERGY3
kcal/100g 369 401
kJ/100g 1,543 1,678
Target urinary pH 6.8 - 7.2
INGREDIENTS
with Chicken (minimum Chicken 26 %; minimum Chicken and Turkey combined
35 %): Ground maize, chicken and turkey meal, soybean meal, animal fat,
maize gluten meal, chicken digest, vegetable oil, dried whole egg,
flaxseed, salt, vitamin E supplement, L-carnitine supplement,
choline chloride, potassium chloride, glucosamine hydrochloride,
vitamin C supplement, chondroitin sulphate, zinc oxide, ferrous sulphate,
manganous oxide, copper sulphate, beta-carotene supplement, calcium iodate,
sodium selenite, vitamin A supplement, D-activated animal sterol
(source of vitamin D3), niacin, thiamin, calcium pantothenate,
pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, folic acid, biotin, vitamin
B12 supplement. Contains EU approved antioxidant.
PACKAGING
Bags: 3 kg, 7.5 kg and 15 kg
1, 2, 3 For footnotes see page following Formula Types
FEEDING GUIDE
Many factors such as environmental conditions, activity level, stage of
life and individual variation (temperament, stress) can affect the amount
of food needed. Adult dogs should be fed only sufficient food to maintain
their ideal body weight. Fresh water should be available at all times.
The following feeding ranges are intended as a starting point only and
should be adjusted as required to maintain optimal body weight.
DAILY AMOUNT OF CANINE ADULT LARGE BREED
Body Weight kg (lb) Dry grams (oz)
25 (55) 285 - 395 (10.1 - 13.9)
30 (66) 325 - 450 (11.5 - 15.9)
40 (88) 405 - 560 (14.3 - 19.8)
50 (110) 480 - 660 (16.9 - 23.3)
60 (132) 550 - 760 (19.4 - 26.8)
70 (154) 615 - 850 (21.7 - 30.0)
80 (176) 680 - 940 (24.0 - 33.2)
90 (198) 745 - 1030 (26.3 - 36.3)
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