Feeding Guidelines

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

Divide the amount shown into 2 to 3 feedings daily.

PUPPY FEEDING CHART**  SMALL & MEDIUM BREED PUPPY FORMULA  
YOUR PUP'S WEIGHT 4 - 8 WEEKS DAILY FEEDING   8 - 16 WEEKS DAILY FEEDING    16 - 24 WEEKS  DAILY FEEDING 24 - 52 WEEKS DAILY FEEDING  
(lbs./kg.)

8 oz. Cups/ Grams

8 oz. Cups/ Grams 8 oz. Cups/ Grams 8 oz. Cups/ Grams
0 - 5 lbs. / 0 - 2 kg. 1/4 - 1 1/4 Cups / 31 - 156g      
5 - 10 lbs. / 2 - 5kg. 1 - 2 1/4 Cups / 125 - 281g 1 3/4 - 2 Cups / 218 - 249g    
10 - 15 lbs. / 5 - 7kg 2 - 3 Cups / 249 - 374g 2 - 2 1/2 Cups / 249 - 312g    
15 - 20 lbs. / 7 - 9kg   2 1/2 - 3 Cups / 312 - 374g    
20 - 30 lbs. / 9 - 14kg   3 - 3 3/4 Cups / 374 - 468g 2 - 2 3/4 Cups / 249 - 343g  
30 - 40 lbs. / 14 - 18kg   3 3/4 - 4 1/2 Cups / 468 - 561g 2 3/4 - 3 Cups / 343 - 374g 2 1 /2 - 3 1/4 Cups / 312 - 405g
50 - 60 lbs. / 23 - 27g     3 1/2 - 4 3/4 Cups / 437 - 593g 3 1/4 - 4 Cups / 405 - 499g

**Amount of food consumed will vary based on activity level, age, breed and environment. Standard 8-oz/250 cc measuring cup holds approximately 4.40 oz/125 g of Nutrisource Small & Medium Breed Puppy Formula Dog Food. At 5-7 months and again at about 12 months, your puppy will automatically reduce the amount consumed. This is due to natural reduction in growth rate and the reduced need for calories. 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): 4,114 kcals per kg, 513 kcals per cup

Cups per bag      1.5 lbs.     5 Cups

                           6.6 lbs.     24 Cups

                            18 lbs.     65 Cups

                            35 lbs.     127 Cups

  

NutriSource® Small and Medium Breed Puppy Chicken and Rice Formula is ideal for growing small and medium breed puppies (breeds that mature at less than 50 lbs.). NutriSource® Small and Medium Breed Puppy Food contains the higher levels of protein and fat needed by small and medium breed puppies and is formed to smaller, bite size shapes making it easier for small dogs to eat. NutriSource® is made with real chicken and no chicken by-products. NutriSource® combines chicken, rice and carefully selected ingredients in the precise blend to promote balanced growth and optimum health for small and medium breed puppies. NutriSource® Small and Medium Breed Puppy food also supplies complete and balanced nutrition for gestating and lactating females. Feed NutriSource® Small and Medium Breed Puppy food to your Small/Medium Breed Puppy from weaning until your dog reaches it's mature body weight and size, usually at about one year.
Protein - 32%
Fat - 21%

Guaranteed Analysis:


US Metric
Crude Protein (Min.) 32.0% 320 g/kg
Crude Fat (Min.) 21.0% 210 g/kg
Crude Fiber (Max.) 5.0% 50 g/kg
Moisture (Max.) 10.0% 100 g/kg
Selenium (Min.) 0.5 mg/kg 0.5 mg/kg
Vitamin E (Min.) 175 IU/kg 175 IU/kg
*Omega - 6 Fatty Acids (Min.) 3.5% 35 g/kg
*Omega - 3 Fatty Acids (Min.) 0.8% 8 g/kg
*Docosahexaenoic Acid 0.05% 0.5 mg/kg
* Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) (Min.) 100 mg/kg  
* Total Microorgansims (Min.) 100 Million CFU/lb**  

* Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profile.

** Colony Forming Units per pound

Ingredients:

Chicken meal, chicken, brown rice, white rice, fish meal (a source of fish oil), oatmeal, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), flax seeds, beet pulp-dried, tomato pomace, sunflower oil, natural  chicken flavor, dried egg product, dried brewers yeast, potassium chloride, salt, minerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, cobalt proteinate, selenium yeast), 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), lecithin, ascorbic acid (source of vitamin C), choline chloride, 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 Small and Medium Breed Puppy 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 35 lb., 18 lb., 6.6 lb., & 1.5 lb. bags