Introduction:
Introducing Taste of the Wild Appalachian Valley Small Breed Canine Formula Venison Dry Dog Food. This premium formula features highly digestible venison and small kibble size, ensuring ease on your small breed dog's tummy and teeth. Enriched with probiotics and prebiotic fiber, it supports healthy digestion, while a blend of roasted venison, lamb, egg, duck, and ocean fish proteins delivers essential amino acid nutrition. Rich in protein and fat, this recipe meets the energy needs of active small dogs. The high-protein, grain-free formula highlights delicious, high-quality pasture-raised venison as the #1 ingredient, and guarantees 80 million CFU/LB probiotics for optimal health.
Product Features:
- Pasture-Raised Venison: Venison, as the primary ingredient in this formulation, offers a nutrient-dense and energy-rich source of highly digestible protein.
- Ideal for Small Breeds: This recipe, abundant in proteins and fats, supplies the requisite energy for active small-breed adult dogs, with a kibble size optimized for easy chewing.
- Species-Specific Probiotics: Vital for maintaining overall health, our exclusive K9 Strain Probiotics are tailored specifically for canine digestive and immune systems. These probiotics are added post-cooking to ensure their effectiveness, with each pound of Taste of the Wild containing 80 million live, active cultures that promote healthy digestion and immunity.
- Digestive Support: Fiber derived from garbanzo beans supports digestive health, while prebiotic fiber from dried chicory root fuels beneficial probiotic bacteria within the digestive system.
- Garbanzo Beans: These beans, rich in protein, minerals, and fiber, contribute a wealth of nutrients to this formulation.
- Antioxidants: A blend of legumes and fruits, including peas, lentils, tomatoes, blueberries, and raspberries, provides essential nutrients for your dog's overall well-being. Additionally, guaranteed levels of zinc, selenium, and vitamin E bolster the immune system.
Technical details/ Specifications:
- Suitable for small-breed adult dogs
- #1 ingredient is pasture-raised venison
- Small kibble size for easy chewing by small mouths
- Grain-free recipe made with pasture-raised venison as the main protein source
- Suitable for small breed adult dogs due to its high protein and fat content
- Made in the USA with high-quality ingredients.
Ingredients
Venison, lamb meal, garbanzo beans, peas, lentils, pea protein, canola oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), egg product, duck meal, pea flour, tomato pomace, natural flavor, ocean fish meal, salt, choline chloride, taurine, dried chicory root, tomatoes, blueberries, raspberries, yucca schidigera extract, dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, vitamin E supplement, iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, thiamine mononitrate, manganese proteinate, ascorbic acid, vitamin A supplement, biotin, niacin, calcium pantothenate, sodium selenite, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid.
Contains a source of live (viable), naturally occurring microorganisms.
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein |
32.0% minimum |
Crude Fat |
18.0% minimum |
Crude Fiber |
4.0% maximum |
Moisture |
10.0% maximum |
Zinc |
150 mg/kg minimum |
Selenium |
0.35 mg/kg minimum |
Vitamin E |
150 IU/kg minimum |
Taurine* |
0.12% minimum |
Omega-6 Fatty Acids* |
2.8% minimum |
Omega-3 Fatty Acids* |
0.3% minimum |
Total Microorganisms* (Lactobacillus plantarum, Bacillus subtilis, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Enterococcus faecium, Bifidobacterium animalis) |
not less than 80,000,000 CFU/lb |
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.
Calorie Content
3,719 kcal/kg (422 kcal/cup) Calculated Metabolizable Energy
AAFCO Statement
Taste of the Wild Appalachian Valley Small Breed Canine Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.
Standard Measuring Cups Per Day |
|
Current Weight (lbs.) |
Adult Dogs |
3 |
⅓ |
5 |
½ |
10 |
¾ |
20 |
1 ⅓ |
30 |
2 |
40 |
2 ⅓ |
This feeding guide offers a baseline for the daily food intake for your dog. It is crucial to maintain your dog in optimal body condition and prevent any overweight issues. The required amount of food may vary depending on age, activity level, or additional food and treats provided. Therefore, it is advisable to collaborate with your veterinarian to establish an appropriate weight for your dog and make any necessary adjustments to their feeding regimen.
Ensure that fresh water is always available to your pet.