Wellness CORE Large Breed Puppy Food Dry, Grain Free - Turkey & Chicken, 2.75 kg

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The second ingredient is turkey meal. Turkey meal is considered a meat concentrate and contains nearly 300% more protein than fresh turkey. The first ingredient in this recipe is turkey. Although it is a quality item, raw turkey contains up to 73% water. After cooking, most of that moisture is lost, reducing the meat content to just a fraction of its original weight. And lastly, this food includes chelated minerals, minerals that have been chemically attached to protein. This makes them easier to absorb. Chelated minerals are usually found in better dog foods. Nutrient Analysis The eighth ingredient is tomato pomace. Tomato pomace is a controversial ingredient, a by-product remaining after processing tomatoes into juice, soup and ketchup. However, peas contain about 25% protein, a factor that must be considered when judging the meat content of this dog food.

Combination Feeding: If feeding with Wellness wet food, reduce dry amount fed by ⅓ cup (36 g) for every 6 oz (170 g) of wet food. Depending on its level of freshness and purity, salmon oil should be considered a commendable addition. All our recipes are complete & balanced, so you do not have to add any supplements to your puppies’ diets. Next, we note the use of taurine, an important amino acid associated with the healthy function of heart muscle. Although taurine is not typically considered essential in canines, some dogs have been shown to be deficient in this critical nutrient.NO ADDED: grains, wheat, wheat-gluten, corn, soya, dairy, eggs, beef, artificial colours, flavours or preservatives Enterococcus faecium NCIMB 10415, 109 cfu - Helps establish and maintain bacterial balance within the intestinal tract of dogs. First, we find salmon oil, which is naturally rich in the prized EPA and DHA type of omega-3 fatty acids. These two high quality fats boast the highest bio-availability to dogs and humans. The fifth ingredient is dried ground potato, a dehydrated item usually made from the by-products of potato processing. In most cases, dried potato can contain about 10% dry matter protein which can have a slight affect on our estimate of the total meat content of this recipe. Next, this recipe contains sodium selenite, a controversial form of the mineral selenium. Sodium selenite appears to be nutritionally inferior to the more natural source of selenium found in selenium yeast.

Our Large Breed Puppy Original is formulated to nutritionally support balanced muscular and skeletal development of large breed puppies. Specially adjusted levels of calcium and phosphorus combined with a perfect balance of ingredients help facilitate the management of growth that is critical for the proper development of large breed puppies. COMBINATION FEEDING: If feeding with Wellness wet food, reduce dry amount by⅓ cup (33 g) for every 6 oz (170 g) of wet food. But to be realistic, ingredients located this far down the list (other than nutritional supplements) are not likely to affect the overall rating of this Wellness product. Every dog is a little different, so optimal feeding amounts may vary with age, size, activity level, breed and environment. Divide the total grams per day by the number of times you feed your puppy per day. Please use the information as an initial recommendation only and adjust as needed.

Wellness CORE 98% Single Protein Beef – 85g

Combination Feeding: If feeding with Wellness wet food, reduce dry amount fed by⅓ cup (42g) for every 6 oz (170 g) of wet food. Not only is inulin a natural source of soluble dietary fiber, it’s also a prebiotic used to promote the growth of healthy bacteria in a dog’s digestive tract. For Pregnant or Nursing Dogs: Since DHA is transferred to puppies in mother’s milk, we recommend feeding this during pregnancy and nursing.When pregnant, feed up to 50% more food according to body weight at 12 mos.For nursing dogs, allow her to eat at will. Our Wellness CORE Large Breed Puppy Original supports strong muscles and bone development with optimal levels of calcium & high-quality protein ingredients. Flavourings (Rosemary extract, Grape seed extract, Turmeric extract, Grapefruit oil expressed, Clove leaf oil) 300 mg

Above-average protein. Near-average fat. And below-average carbs when compared to a typical dry dog food. Protein 33% Fat Content 15% Crude Fibre 3.5% Crude Ash 8.5% Calcium 1.1% Phosphorus 0.9% Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) 0.1% Omega 6 Fatty Acids 2.1% Omega 3 Fatty Acids 1.0% Even when you consider the protein-boosting effect of the peas, dried potato, lentils and flaxseed, this looks like the profile of a kibble containing a significant amount of meat. Our Rating of Wellness Core Dry Dog FoodFor Pregnant or Nursing Dogs: Since DHA is transferred to puppies in mother’s milk, we recommend feeding this during pregnancy and nursing. When pregnant, feed up to 50% more food according to body weight at 12 mos. For nursing dogs, allow her to eat at will. Since taurine deficiency appears to be more common in pets consuming grain-free diets, we view its presence in this recipe as a positive addition. Many praise tomato pomace for its high fiber and nutrient content, while others scorn it as an inexpensive pet food filler.