Sunday, January 17, 2016

Grain-Free Dog Food **** what you need to know about our food****

Healthy Pet Challenge PipsChoice ******Our premium, grain-free food is formulated for all life stages. Packed with nourishing, high-quality ingredients, this delicious food is perfectly balanced with all of the proteins, omega-3s, vitamins, minerals and other important nutrients pet kids need to thrive … without the grains.

Made for all life stages, this grain-free recipe contains only the finest ingredients, like …

• A proprietary blend of vitamins & minerals
• High-quality protein from turkey, chicken & whitefish meals for strong muscles
• An antioxidant system including vitamins C & E
• Prebiotic fiber & guaranteed probiotics
• A selection of nutritious vegetables & fruits
• Guaranteed omega-3 fatty acids for healthy skin & a shiny coat
• Guaranteed calcium & phosphorus for healthy teeth & strong bones
• Dietary fiber to help maintain a healthy digestive tract

To be the best dry food for your dog, this premium kibble contains …

• No grains
• No artificial flavors or colors
• No corn or corn gluten
• No wheat or wheat glutens

When you buy this Life’s Abundance dog food, your sweet pup will benefit from our strict inventory controls and product safety considerations that are second-to-none. Put your K-9 on the path to wellness. Provide them with a grain-free recipe for a long and happy life.

HIGH-QUALITY PROTEINS 

Protein is essential for all body functions, including those of the brain, heart, muscles, skin, skeleton and others. This healthy dog food contains at least 30% high-quality multi-source proteins. 

Turkey Meal
Turkey meal is the first ingredient in this natural dog food recipe. Some foods contain whole turkey or turkey parts, which naturally contain a fair amount of water. We use turkey meal because most of the water has been removed, making it a concentrated source of protein. This means that there is a greater “protein content” in one pound of turkey meal versus one pound of whole turkey or turkey parts. Turkey is also a good source of iron, zinc, phosphorus, potassium and B vitamins. 
Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein (min)30.0%
Crude Fat (min)19.0%
Crude Fiber (max) 4.0%
Moisture (max)10.0%
Calcium (min)1.2%
Phosphorus (min)1.0%
Vitamin A (min)24,000 IU/kg
Vitamin E (min)350 IU/kg
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)* (min)325 mg/kg
Omega-3 Fatty Acids* (min)0.75%
Omega-6 Fatty Acids* (min)3.75%
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)* (min)0.14%
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)* (min)0.12%
Taurine* (min)0.15%
Total microorganisms* (min)150,000,000 CFU/lb
(L. acidophilus, L. casei, B. thermophilum and E. faecium in equal amounts)
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles
Life’s Abundance Grain-Free All Life Stage Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages.


Ingredients:
Turkey Meal, Chicken Meal, Field Peas, Chickpeas, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Dried Tomato Pomace, Natural Flavor, Whitefish Meal, Flaxseed Meal, Dicalcium Phosphate, Egg Product, Fish Oil, Yeast Culture, Carrots, Salt, Celery, Fructooligosaccharide, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Vitamin E Supplement, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium thermophilum Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Cranberries, Blueberries, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Potassium Chloride, Beets, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Parsley, Lettuce, Iron Proteinate, Selenium Yeast, Inositol, Watercress, Spinach, Niacin Supplement, Copper Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Acetate, Biotin, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Manganese Proteinate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid. 

Contains a source of viable, naturally-occurring microorganisms. 

CALORIE CONTENT (calculated): Metabolizable Energy (ME) = 3,884 kcal/kg, 501 kcal/cup.

Chicken Meal
Chicken is a high-quality source of protein and rich in potassium and calcium. 

Eggs 
Eggs are considered a complete protein source, providing essential amino acids, vitamins and minerals. Eggs also contain healthy fats, such as omega-6 for healthy skin and a glossy coat. 

ANTIOXIDANT SYSTEM

A dog’s body is designed to create only a certain amount of antioxidants on its own. That is why we cannot over-emphasize the importance of antioxidants. This healthy dog food contains an antioxidant system including guaranteed amounts of vitamins C and E.

Fruit and Vegetables
This nutritious food includes healthy potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, celery, cranberries, blueberries, broccoli, beets, parsley, lettuce, watercress and spinach.

HEALTHY FATS

Chicken Fat
We believe the primary fat source in dog food should be animal based because canines derive significant nutrition from these fats. While vegetable oils may sound healthier, dogs actually need the specific nutrients found in animal fats that are not available in vegetable sources. Additionally, there’s great variation in the quality of animal fats, so be sure to verify that the source is species-specific (like “chicken fat”, not “animal fat”). 

Omega-3 Fatty Acids 
The benefits of essential fatty acids are well known, as omega-3s are some of the most extensively researched, naturally occurring nutritional ingredients in the world. The guaranteed amount of omega-3s in Life’s Abundance dog food helps support healthy skin, shiny coats and overall wellness. 

Other Healthy Fat Sources
This dog food also contains flaxseed meal, fish oil and eggs, which are excellent sources of healthy fats.

FIBER & CARBOHYDRATES

We carefully selected sources of fiber and carbohydrates that also contain protein, B vitamins, iron, zinc and other minerals. They also provide the kind of carbohydrates that deliver sustained energy to your dog. We include the natural goodness of field peas, sweet potatoes, dried tomato pomace, carrots and celery in our Life’s Abundance grain-free dog food. 

OTHER KEY INGREDIENTS

Prebiotic Fiber
This nourishing food contains the prebiotic fructooligosaccharide which is found in plants. This non-digestible, fibrous ingredient acts to feed the good bacteria in the digestive system. 

Probiotics
Probiotics are good bacteria and help support healthy immune and digestive systems. Unlike other pet food companies, we guarantee the amount of four different health-promoting probiotics in our dog food.


Suggested Daily Amount (in Cups)
Approx. body weight lbs.Puppy less than 6 monthsPuppy more than 6 monthsAdult
1 - 3 lbs.1/4 - 2/31/4 - 1/2
4 - 10 lbs.2/3 - 1 1/21/2 - 11/4 - 2/3
11 - 20 lbs.1 1/2 - 2 1/21 - 1 3/42/3 - 1
21 - 30 lbs.2 1/2 - 3 1/21 3/4 - 2 1/31 - 1 1/2
31 - 40 lbs.3 1/2 - 4 1/32 1/3 - 31 1/2 - 1 3/4
41 - 60 lbs.4 1/3 - 5 1/23 - 41 3/4 - 2 1/2
61 - 80 lbs.4 - 52 1/2 - 3
81 - 100 lbs.5 - 5 1/23 - 3 1/2
over 100 lbs.3 1/2 + 1/3*
*for each 10 lbs. of weight over 100 lbs.
FEEDING INSTRUCTIONS FOR PUPPIES:
When ready to eat solid food, begin feeding moistened kibble and "free feed" until fully weaned, between 6-8 weeks old. After weaning, feed dry kibble according to weight and age as shown in the chart above. Food requirements may vary for individual puppies.

Individual Meal Feeding: From 8 weeks to 6 months, divide the daily amount and feed 2-3 meals in a 24-hour period. After 6 months, divide the daily amount and feed 2 meals in a 24-hour period.

Free Feeding: Measure the entire daily amount into a dish and allow your puppy to eat at-will over the course of a 24-hour period. This method of feeding may lead to obesity.
FEEDING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADULTS: 
Start with the "Suggested Daily Amount" for adults as shown in the chart above. Use as a guideline. You can adjust the amount you feed by more or less depending on your dog's weight and body condition. Divide the daily amount into individual meals or free feed (which may lead to obesity).
FEEDING INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREGNANT OR NURSING DOGS: 
During early pregnancy, start with the “Suggested Daily Amount” for adults as shown in the chart above. Needs will likely increase by as much as 50% in late pregnancy, and may as much as triple during heavy nursing periods. Keep food
available for nursing dogs at all times.
Keep fresh drinking water available at all times.

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