Feeding Guidelines

Feeding guidelines have been updated as of 5/12/2011.  Individual packages will be updated as existing package inventory is depleted.

Add approximately 1/2 cup (55g) for every 10 lbs. (4.5kg) over 100 lbs. (45kg.) daily feeding

ADULT FEEDING CHART** LARGE BREED LAMB MEAL & RICE FORMULA
YOUR PET'S WEIGHT DAILY FEEDING
(lbs./kg) (8 oz. Cups/grams)
10 - 20 lbs. / 5 - 9 kg 3/4 - 1 1/3 Cups / 82 - 146g
30 - 40 lbs. / 14 - 18 kg 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 Cups / 164 - 192g
50 - 60 lbs. / 23 - 27 kg 2 - 2 1/2 Cups / 219 - 274g
70 - 80 lbs. / 32 - 36 kg 2 2/3 - 3 Cups / 291 - 328g
80 - 100 lbs. / 36 - 45 kg 3 - 3 1/3 Cups / 328 - 364g
100 - 120 lbs. / 45 - 54 kg 3 1/3 - 3 2/3 Cups / 364 - 401g
120 - 140 lbs. / 54 - 64 kg 4 - 4 1/3 Cups / 438 - 474g
140 - 160 lbs. / 64 - 73 kg 4 2/3 - 5 Cups / 510 - 547g


**Amount of food consumed will vary based on activity level, age, breed and environment. Standard 8-oz/250 cc measuring cup holds approximately 3.86 oz/109g of Nutrisource Large Breed Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Dog Food. 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.

Calorie content Metabolizable Energy (calculated): 3,829 kcal per kg., 419 kcal per cup

Cups per bag           33lbs.        137 Cups

 

Nutrisource® Large Breed Adult Lamb Meal & Rice formula provides superior nutrition in a scientifically formulated, easy to digest food. Nutrisource® uses the finest ingredients including New Zealand lamb meal as the primary source of protein and rice has the primary cereal carbohydrate ingredient to help maintain muscle mass and strength in large dogs. The large breed kibble size satisfies large and giant breeds appetite for chewing and taste. Nutrisource® Large Breed Adult Lamb Meal and Rice contains no corn, wheat or soy. By limiting the amount of protein and carbohydrate sources there is less chance of digestive upset.
Protein - 23%
Fat - 14%

Guaranteed Analysis:


US Metric
Crude Protein (Min.) 23.0% 230 g/kg
Crude Fat (Min.) 14.0% 140 g/kg
Crude Fiber (Max.) 6.0% 60 g/kg
Moisture (Max.) 10.0% 100 g/kg
Iron (Min.) 170 mg/kg
Copper (Min.) 9 mg/kg
Manganese (Min.) 15 mg/kg
Zinc (Min.) 150 mg/kg
Selenium (Min.) 0.1 mg/kg
Vitamin E (Min.) 170 IU/kg
*Omega - 6 Fatty Acids (Min.) 2.0% 20 g/kg
*Omega - 3 Fatty Acids (Min.) 0.4% 4 g/kg
*Glucosamine (Min.) 550 mg/kg
*Chondroitin Sulfate (Min.) 150 mg/kg
* Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) (Min.) 90 mg/kg
*Cobalt (Min.) 1.0 mg/kg
* Total Microorganisms (Min.)
(Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Enterococcus faecium, Aspergillus niger, Bacillus subtillis)

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): 3,829 kcals per kg, 419 kcals per cup

Ingredients:
Lamb meal, brown rice, white rice, barley, fish meal (a source of fish oil), oatmeal, beet pulp-dried, flax seeds, natural turkey and chicken flavor, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), sunflower oil, dried brewers yeast, potassium chloride, salt, minerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, cobalt proteinate, selenium yeast), choline chloride, vitamins (vitamin A acetate, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin E supplement, niacin, d-calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin supplement, folic acid, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement), taurine,  glucosamine hydrochloride, ascorbic acid (source of vitamin C), chondroitin sulfate, yucca schidigera extract,  calcium iodate, rosemary extract, yeast culture (Saccharomyces cerevisiae), dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product,  dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Aspergillus niger fermentation product, dried Bacillus subtillis fermentation product.

NutriSource® Adult Dog 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.

Available in 33 lb. bags