Large Breed Puppy Food - Dry

Large breed puppies have a genetic tendency to grow rapidly. Controlling growth rate helps normal development of bones and joints which is particularly important from about eight weeks of age, when a puppy is weaned, to two years of age.

The tendency to overfeed and give supplements (such as calcium) to large breed puppies is common but should be avoided as it can potentially cause abnormal skeletal development. Instead, a food specially formulated to provide your puppy with the right balance of nutrients for optimum skeletal development should be selected.

Innova Large Breed Puppy Food contains 6% fewer calories than regular Innova Puppy Food and includes balanced levels of calcium and phosphorus. Innova Large Breed Puppy Food also has less protein and is balanced with the appropriate mineral content for optimal skeletal development. Innova Large Breed Puppy Food also contains a bit more fiber than regular Innova Puppy food to prevent overfeeding. Innova Large Breed Puppy Food provides complete and balanced nutrition.

• Formulated specially for large and giant breed puppies
• Made with healthful ingredients from all five food groups
• Includes nutrients from fresh fruits and vegetables
• Preserved with Vitamin E
• Contains a source of live naturally-occurring microorganisms normally found in a healthy digestive tract
• Offers DHA and EPA to help with neurological and retinal development
• Balanced calcium and phosphorus levels

Animal feeding tests using AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) procedures substantiate that Innova Large Breed Puppy Food provides complete and balanced nutrition for growth. This product is intended solely for large and giant breed puppies under 2 years of age. For large breed dogs older than 2 years of age refer to Innova Large Breed Adult Dog Food.

Innova Large Breed Puppy Food is available in 16.5 lb., and 33 lb. packages.

Ingredients:

Turkey, Chicken, Chicken Meal, Barley, Brown Rice, Rice, Potato, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, a Natural Source of Vitamin E), Pea Fiber, Eggs, Natural Flavors, Flaxseed, Apple, Sunflower Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, a Natural Source of Vitamin E), Pumpkin, Carrot, Potassium Chloride, Sea Salt, Herring Oil, Cottage Cheese, Alfalfa Sprouts, Dried Chicory Root, Vitamins (Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin E Supplement, Betaine, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Beta Carotene, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Biotin, Folic Acid), Minerals (Calcium Carbonate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Zinc Proteinate), Direct Fed Microbials (Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product), Lecithin, Rosemary Extract

Guaranteed Analysis:

Crude Protein (Min)                                            24.0%
Crude Fat (Min)                                                   12.0%
Crude Fiber (Max)                                                 4.0%
Moisture (Max)                                                    10.0%
Linoleic Acid (an Omega-6 Fatty Acid) (Min) 2.5%
Calcium (Max)                                                       0.9%
Phosphorus (Min)                                                0.7%
Vitamin E (Min)                                            300 IU/kg
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)* (Min)          500 mg/kg
Omega-3 Fatty Acids* (Min)                            0.5%
DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)* plus
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)* (Min)              0.1%
Total Microorganisms* (Min)    90,000,000 CFU/lb
(Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei and
Enterococcus faecium in equal amounts)
* Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the
AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.

Calorie Content:

(Metabolizable Energy – Calculated) 3,566 kcal/kg, 367 kcal/cup, 1 cup = 103 g