Pro Plan® Large Breed Puppy

Recommended Feeding Instructions:

Daily intake - Recommended daily quantities to keep your pet in ideal condition.

Recommended daily quantities:

c = cups; g = gram

c = cup; g = gram

c = cup; g = gram

c = cup; g = gram

Puppies start to nibble solid foods at 3 - 4 weeks of age.  Keep moistened Pro Plan available at all times. Allow your puppy to eat at will until fully weaned (6 - 8 weeks).  After weaning, Pro Plan can be fed moistened or dry.

The number of meals will vary depending on age, starting with four meals a day, before transitioning to three, and then to two at mid-growth. Always give your puppy food in the same bowl, in the same place to teach good eating habits.

Ideally, food quantity should be based on the growth curve of your specific breed, or target adult weight of your puppy. Overfeeding can cause excess weight gain, obesity in adulthood and joint and bone issues in the large breed puppy. Be sure to review the feeding guidelines recommended on the packaging of your puppy food formula and measure each serving accordingly.

For newly weaned puppies, moisten the food with water and feed frequently during this important growth period. As the puppy grows older, the amount of liquid should be reduced to the amount your puppy prefers or feed completely dry.

Remember, when changing your dog's food or diet allow 7 - 10 days to ease the transition from your dog’s current food. Each day, simply feed a little less of the previous food and a little more of the new until you are feeding the new food exclusively. This gradual transition is important and will help to avoid any dietary upsets.

Always provide adequate fresh water in a clean container daily.

For your pet's health, see your veterinarian regularly.

Ingredients:

Even though these quality ingredients are listed individually, the most important thing is how they work together for the good of your pet.

Chicken, brewers rice, corn gluten meal, whole grain corn, poultry by-product meal (source of glucosamine), whole grain wheat, animal fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols (form of Vitamin E), pea fiber, fish meal (source of glucosamine), dried egg product, animal digest, fish oil, calcium phosphate, salt, calcium carbonate, potassium citrate, L-Lysine monohydrochloride, choline chloride, zinc sulfate, Vitamin E supplement, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, niacin, Vitamin A supplement, copper sulfate, garlic oil, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, Vitamin B-12 supplement, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin supplement, calcium iodate, Vitamin D-3 supplement, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of Vitamin K activity), folic acid, biotin, and sodium selenite

Certified Analysis:

Crude Protein (Min) - 28%; Crude Fat (Min) - 13%; Crude Fiber (Max) - 6%; Moisture (Max) - 12%; Linoleic Acid (Min) - 1.6%; Calcium (Ca) (Min) - 1.1%; Phosphorus (P) (Min) - 0.8%; Selenium (Min) - 0.3 mg/kg; Vitamin A (Min) - 15000 IU/kg; Vitamin E (Min) - 100 IU/kg; Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)* (Min) - 0.05%; Glucosamine* (Min) - 500 ppm

*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles

Calorie Content (Calculated)

Metabolizable Energy (ME) - 3922 kcal/kg - 1779 kcal/lb - 417 kcal/cup

Pro Plan Focus Puppy Large Breed Chicken & Rice is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.

Nestlé Purina PetCare Company, St. Louis, MO 63164 USA