This is a grain heavy dog food . If you decide to feed this product we highly recommend you add meat to your dog’s diet. Grain can cause allergies and other issues in some dogs. Because of the high amount of grain in this product we have mixed feelings about recommending this dog food.
By Nature Large Breed Adult Dog Formula Ingredient Analysis
Chicken meal is a good meat source for dogs.
Ground barley is a medium grade of grain.
Ground Oats are a good grade of grain.
Ground brown rice is a very high grade of grain.
Chicken fat is a good fat source for dogs.
By Nature Large Breed Adult Dog Formula Ingredient List
Chicken Meal, Ground Barley, Ground Oats, Ground Brown Rice, Chicken Fat (Stabilized with Mixed Tocopherols), Chicken, Salmon, Flaxseed Meal, Tomato Pomace, Natural Flavors, Fish Oil (Natural Source of DHA), Alfalfa Meal, Yeast Culture, Salt, Taurine, Vitamin E Supplement, Choline Chloride, L-Carnitine, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Sweet Potato, Carrots, Blueberries, Cranberries, Dried Chicory Root, Raspberries, Turmeric, Niacin Supplement, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Copper Sulfate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid, Biotin, Sodium Selenite, Selenium Yeast, Dried Yeast Fermentation Solubles.
By Nature Large Breed Adult Dog Formula Guaranteed Analysis
Guaranteed Analysis describes the nutrient content required by AAFCO labeling standards to be identified on every product package. Since these are guarantees, pet food manufacturers work to formulate diets that meet or exceed the minimum requirements.
* Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.
By Nature Large Breed Adult Dog Formula Feeding Guide
Feeding Guidelines (cups* per day)
** A standard 8 oz. measuring cup holds approximately 3.6 oz. of By Nature Large Breed Adult Dog Formula.
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Protein (minimum)……………….25.0 %
Fat (minimum)…………………….14.0 %
Moisture (maximum)…………….10.0 %
Fibre (maximum)…………………...4.0 %
Ash (maximum) …………………....7.0 %
Calcium ……………………………..1.7 %
Phosphorous ………………………1.0 %
Calcium / Phosphorous ratio ….1.7: 1.0
KCal As Fed....540 (155grams/8oz cup
By Nature Large Breed Adult Dog Formula Ingredient Analysis
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- Ground barley
- Ground oats
- Ground brown rice
- Chicken fat
Chicken meal is a good meat source for dogs.
Ground barley is a medium grade of grain.
Ground Oats are a good grade of grain.
Ground brown rice is a very high grade of grain.
Chicken fat is a good fat source for dogs.
By Nature Large Breed Adult Dog Formula Ingredient List
Chicken Meal, Ground Barley, Ground Oats, Ground Brown Rice, Chicken Fat (Stabilized with Mixed Tocopherols), Chicken, Salmon, Flaxseed Meal, Tomato Pomace, Natural Flavors, Fish Oil (Natural Source of DHA), Alfalfa Meal, Yeast Culture, Salt, Taurine, Vitamin E Supplement, Choline Chloride, L-Carnitine, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Sweet Potato, Carrots, Blueberries, Cranberries, Dried Chicory Root, Raspberries, Turmeric, Niacin Supplement, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Copper Sulfate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid, Biotin, Sodium Selenite, Selenium Yeast, Dried Yeast Fermentation Solubles.
By Nature Large Breed Adult Dog Formula Guaranteed Analysis
Guaranteed Analysis describes the nutrient content required by AAFCO labeling standards to be identified on every product package. Since these are guarantees, pet food manufacturers work to formulate diets that meet or exceed the minimum requirements.
- Crude Protein (minimum) 25%
- Crude Fat (minimum) 12%
- Crude Fiber (maximum) 4%
- Moisture (maximum) 10%
- Copper (minimum) 15 mg/kg
- Manganese (minimum) 25 mg/kg
- Zinc (minimum) 170 mg/kg
- Vitamin A (minimum) 12,100 IU/kg
- Vitamin E (minimum) 275 IU/kg
- Taurine (minimum)* 0.05%
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids (min.)*0.35%
- Omega-6 Fatty Acids (min.)* 2.50%
* Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.
By Nature Large Breed Adult Dog Formula Feeding Guide
Feeding Guidelines (cups* per day)
| Body Weight (Lbs.) | Approximate Cups per Day** |
|---|---|
| Less than 10 | 2 ⁄ 3 – 1 |
| 10 – 20 | 2 ⁄ 3 – 1 1 ⁄ 3 |
| 20 – 30 | 3 ⁄ 4 – 1 3 ⁄ 4 |
| 30 – 50 | 1 1 ⁄ 4 – 2 3 ⁄ 4 |
| 50 – 70 | 2 – 3 3 ⁄ 4 |
| 70 – 100 | 3 1 ⁄ 4 – 5 |
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Protein (minimum)……………….25.0 %
Fat (minimum)…………………….14.0 %
Moisture (maximum)…………….10.0 %
Fibre (maximum)…………………...4.0 %
Ash (maximum) …………………....7.0 %
Calcium ……………………………..1.7 %
Phosphorous ………………………1.0 %
Calcium / Phosphorous ratio ….1.7: 1.0
KCal As Fed....540 (155grams/8oz cup
