Wellness® CORE® High Protein With-Grain Small Breed Adult Dry Dog Food – Turkey & Chicken

DESCRIPTION

CORE recipes are crafted based on the nutritional philosophy that dogs, based on their primal ancestry, thrive on a natural diet mainly comprised of meat. Our Wholesome Grains, Protein-Rich dry dog food is packed with premium protein along with nutrient-rich superfoods and nutritional supplements to ensure your dog has everything they need to thrive from the CORE.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Ingredients: Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal,Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Oatmeal, Barley, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Flaxseed, Chicken Fat, Turkey Liver, Turkey Hearts, Salmon Oil, Natural Flavor, Dried Chicory Root, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Taurine, Spinach, Broccoli, Carrots, Parsley, Apples, Blueberries, Kale, Mixed Tocopherols added to preserve freshness, Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Zinc Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitrate), d-Calcium Pantothenate, Sodium Selenite, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Calcium Iodate, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus licheniformis Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract, Green Tea Extract, Spearmint Extract.

Caloric Content: Calorie Content (Calculated): This food contains 3,692 kcal/kg or 473 kcal/cup ME (metabolizable energy).

Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein Not Less Than 37.0 %
Crude Fat Not Less Than 15.0 %
Crude Fiber Not More Than 4.00 %
Moisture Not More Than 10.0 %
Calcium Not Less Than 1.50 %
Phosphorus Not Less Than 1.10 %
Zinc Not Less Than 100 mg/kg
Vitamin A Not Less Than 25,000 IU/kg
Vitamin E Not Less Than 400 IU/kg
Thiamine Not Less Than 5.00 mg/kg
Riboflavin Not Less Than 7.50 mg/kg
Niacin Not Less Than 50.0 mg/kg
Biotin* Not Less Than 0.10 mg/kg
Taurine* Not Less Than 0.20 %
Omega-6 Fatty Acids* Not Less Than 4.25 %
Omega-3 Fatty Acids* Not Less Than 1.00 %
Glucosamine* Not Less Than 1,200 mg/kg
Chondroitin Sulfate* Not Less Than 700 mg/kg
Total Microorganisms* Not Less Than 100,000,000 CFU/lb

(Enterococcus faecium, Bacillus licheniformis, Bacillus subtilis)
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles
Contains a source of live (viable) naturally occurring microorganisms

Feeding Chart: Standard measuring cup holds approximately 4.5 oz (128g) of Wellness CORE+ Wholesome Grains Small Breed Original Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Chicken Meal Recipe Dog Food.

Weight of Dog (lbs) Weight of Dog (kg) Cups per Day Grams per Day
2 – 4 0.9 – 1.8 1/4 28 – 47
5 – 8 2.3 – 3.6 1/2 55 – 78
9 – 12 4 – 5 1/2 – 3/4 86 – 106
13 – 16 6 – 7 ¾ – 1 113 – 132
17 – 20 8 – 9 1 – 1 1/4 138 – 156
21 – 25 10 – 11 1 1/4 – 1 1/2 162 – 184

Combination Feeding: If feeding with Wellness wet food, reduce dry amount by fed 1/16 cup (8g) for every two tablespoons of wet food.

Transition: It is important to slowly transition your pet from his/her current diet as it takes a few days for the body to adapt to new nutrient levels. To transition, gradually mix in the new food over a 5-7 day period, increasing the amount of Wellness each day, so that you are feeding 100% Wellness by day 7.