Diamond Naturals Small & Medium Breed Puppy Chicken & Rice Formula is specially designed to meet the nutritional needs of growing puppies and nursing adult dogs. With premium ingredients like real chicken and DHA for brain and vision development, this formula ensures that small and medium breed puppies grow healthy and strong. It also includes a perfect balance of fat, protein, and essential nutrients to support their development.
Key Features:
- DHA for Brain & Vision Development: Salmon oil is included as a source of DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid), essential for your puppy's brain and vision development.
- Optimal Protein & Fat Balance: This formula is specifically balanced for the proper growth of small and medium breed puppies with the right amount of crude protein (32%) and crude fat (22%) to support muscle development and energy needs.
- Superfoods & Probiotics: Includes nutrient-dense ingredients like pumpkin, blueberries, spinach, kale, and chia seeds, along with probiotics like Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium to support digestive health.
- Supports Overall Growth: Fortified with calcium and phosphorus to support strong bones and teeth.
- Nutrient-Rich Ingredients: With ingredients like flaxseed, fish meal, and egg product, this formula provides a blend of high-quality proteins and fats for optimal growth and energy.
Ingredients:
- Chicken and Chicken Meal: High-quality sources of protein to support muscle development.
- Ground White Rice and Cracked Pearled Barley: Easily digestible carbohydrates that provide a steady source of energy.
- Salmon Oil: A source of DHA to aid in brain and vision development.
- Superfoods: Includes pumpkin, blueberries, chia seeds, kale, spinach, carrots, and more, providing essential vitamins and antioxidants.
- Probiotics: Includes Lactobacillus plantarum, Bacillus subtilis, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Enterococcus faecium, and Bifidobacterium animalis to support healthy digestion.
- Vitamins & Minerals: Calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A, vitamin E, zinc, and selenium to promote overall health and development.
Guaranteed Analysis:
- Crude Protein: 32.0% minimum
- Crude Fat: 22.0% minimum
- Crude Fiber: 3.5% maximum
- Moisture: 10.0% maximum
- DHA: 0.05% minimum
- Calcium: 1.5% minimum
- Phosphorus: 1.2% minimum
- Omega-6 Fatty Acids: 3.4% minimum
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids: 0.5% minimum
- Zinc: 150 mg/kg minimum
- Selenium: 0.35 mg/kg minimum
- Vitamin A: 10,000 IU/kg minimum
- Vitamin E: 150 IU/kg minimum
- Total Microorganisms: Not less than 80,000,000 CFU/lb (including Lactobacillus, Bacillus subtilis, and Bifidobacterium).
Calorie Content:
- 3,995 kcal/kg (453 kcal/cup) – Calculated Metabolizable Energy.
Feeding Guide:
For Puppies (Standard Measuring Cups per Day):
| Current Weight (lbs.) |
2 – 4 Months |
4 – 8 Months |
8 – 12 Months |
Adult Dogs |
| 3 |
⅔ |
½ |
⅓ |
⅓ |
| 5 |
¾ |
¾ |
½ |
½ |
| 10 |
1½ |
1¼ |
1 |
¾ |
| 20 |
2½ |
2¼ |
1⅔ |
1⅓ |
| 30 |
3¼ |
2¾ |
2¼ |
1¾ |
| 40 |
4¼ |
3⅓ |
2¾ |
2¼ |
| 60 |
- |
- |
3⅔ |
3 |
For pregnant or nursing adult dogs, free-choice feeding is recommended. You can adjust the daily amount based on your dog's body condition, activity level, and any additional food or treats. It's important to maintain your puppy or dog's ideal body condition and consult your veterinarian for tailored feeding recommendations.
Summary:
Diamond Naturals Small & Medium Breed Puppy Chicken & Rice Formula offers a complete and balanced diet for growing puppies. With high-quality ingredients like real chicken, salmon oil for DHA, and a combination of superfoods, it supports brain and vision development, as well as overall growth. Enhanced with probiotics and omega fatty acids, this formula promotes digestive health and a shiny, healthy coat. Perfect for small and medium breed puppies, it ensures your pup receives the nutrients they need during their critical growth stages.
