Puppy Food - All puppies need a specific diet to enhance their development at this critical first stage in their lives. The diet typically consists of added proteins and specific formulations to assist with this important process.
Chicken and Rice Formula - Small/Medium Breed Puppy Food
NutriSource Small and Medium Breed Puppy Chicken and Rice Formula is ideal for growing small and medium breed puppies (breeds that mature at less than 50 lbs.). NutriSource Small and Medium Breed Puppy Food contains the higher levels of protein and fat needed by small and medium breed puppies and is formed to smaller, bite size shapes making it easier for small dogs to eat. NutriSource is made with real chicken and no chicken by-products. NutriSource combines chicken, rice and carefully selected ingredients in the precise blend to promote balanced growth and optimum health for small and medium breed puppies. NutriSource Small and Medium Breed Puppy food also supplies complete and balanced nutrition for gestating and lactating females. Feed NutriSource Small and Medium Breed Puppy food to your Small/Medium Breed Puppy from weaning until your dog reaches it's mature body weight and size, usually at about one year.
Chicken meal chicken brown rice white rice fish meal (a source of fish oil) oatmeal chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid) flax seeds beet pulp tomato pomace sunflower oil natural flavors dried egg product brewers yeast potassium chloride salt glucosamine hydrochloride lecithin ascorbic acid (vitamin C) choline chloride chondroitin sulfate yucca schidigera extract calcium iodate rosemary extract
Calorie Content Metabolizable Energy (calculated): 3,700 kcals per kg, 460 kcals per cup
Current Age
Current Weight of your Dog: 1 lbs .5 kg
Current Weight of your Dog: 5 lbs 2.5 kg
Current Weight of your Dog: 10 lbs 5 kg
Current Weight of your Dog: 20 lbs 9 kg
Current Weight of your Dog: 30 lbs 14 kg
Current Weight of your Dog: 50 lbs 25 kg
Up to 4 months
1/2 cup or 65 gr.
1 cup or 140 gr.
1-3/4 cups or 240 gr.
2-1/2 cups or 310 gr.
3 cups or 385 gr.
5 cups or 690 gr.
4-7 months
1/3 cup or 45 gr.
3/4 cup or 100 gr.
1-1/4 cup or 170 gr.
2 cups or 250 gr.
2-1/2 cups or 320 gr.
3-1/2 cups or 480 gr.
7 months to adult
1/4 cup or 35 gr.
1/2 cup or 70 gr.
3/4 cup or 100 gr.
1-1/2 cups or 185 gr.
1-3/4 cups or 240 gr.
2-1/2 cups or 345 gr.
These guideline amounts are a starting point. Begin feeding puppies NutriSource Small and Medium Breed Puppy food when they begin to nibble, usually 3 to 4 weeks of age. Keep moistened food available at all times until puppies are weaned. After weaning, feed moistened or dry several times per day. Decrease feeding times and amounts as puppy grows, ending with a routine of two regular feedings per day. Vary the amounts to suit the age, growth stage and activity level to maintain optimum weight. One 8 ounce measuring cup contains 4.4 ounces/125 grams of NutriSource Small and Medium Breed Puppy. Provide clean, fresh drinking water daily.
My 5 month old cock-a-poo loves it. He digest it much better than the all natural brand we had from the pet store.
4. Evelyn on 11/26/2012, said:
My Frenchie has been eating this food since she was a pup. Loves it. I tried several grain free foods because she was having allergy issues, but she did not eat those foods with much enthusiasm. Since discovering the source of her allergies, she's been back on Nutrosource and eating regularly again.
5. Maria on 7/10/2012, said:
Excellent puppy food! My puppy loves it and is doing great on it.
Hundchen Flocken Puppy - New Formula! Ideal for growing small and medium breed puppies, to maintain total health.
Solid Gold is proud to offer our award winning foods and supplements. Our products are all natural, holistic, and do not contain any chemical preservatives.
Solid Gold's premium dry food line includes our popular Hund-n-Flocken Adult Dog Food and our Hundchen Flocken Puppy Food lines. All our dry foods use premium ingredients and contain no artificial preservatives.
Protein, Min 28% Fat, Min 14% Fiber, Max 4% Moisture, Max 10%
Carbohydrates 35.9%
Calories per cup, 410
Puppies usually begin eating solid food at 4-6 weeks of age. Food should be moistened with water, milk, or broth. Feed puppies three times a day until four months of age. Then feed two times a day thereafter. We recommend splitting the following daily amounts (cups) between two or three feedings. For larger breed puppies, we recommend our Wolf Cub Large Breed Puppy brand.
Weight (lbs.)
6-11 Weeks (cups)
3-4 Months
5-7 Months
8-12 Months
3 - 5 lbs.
3/4 - 1 1/3 cups
3/4 - 1 1/3 cups
2/3 - 1 cups
1/2 - 3/4 cups
5 - 10
1 1/3 - 2 1/4
1 1/3 - 2
1 - 1 1/3
3/4 - 1
10 - 20
2 1/4 - 3 1/2
2 - 3 1/2
1 1/3 - 2 1/4
1 - 1 3/4
20 - 30
3 1/2 - 4 2/3
3 1/2 - 4 1/3
2 1/4 - 2 3/4
1 3/4 - 2 1/4
30 - 40
4 2/3 - 5 2/3
4 1/3 - 5 1/3
2 3/4 - 3 1/2
2 1/4 - 2 3/4
40 - 60
5 1/3 - 6 3/4
3 1/2 - 4 1/2
2 3/4 - 3 2/3
60 - 80
6 3/4 - 8 3/4
4 1/2 - 5 1/2
3 2/3 - 4 1/2
80 - 100
5 1/2 - 6 1/2
4 1/2 - 5 1/3
For larger animals, adjust accordingly. There are 4.85 cups per lbs/10.7 cups per kg/ 93.45 g per cup/ 3.29 oz per cup.
We have used Solid Gold for years with our older dogs, but this is our first time buying the puppy formula. Our puppy LOVES it, just like all the other Solid Gold products our dogs have eaten. It's a great product.
2. Isabel on 8/4/2012, said:
Khloe my shih tzu loves your puppy food. I would recommend this product to anyone that cares for their puppy. She is growing very healthy.
3. Stephanie on 5/11/2012, said:
Do NOT get this product if you have small or medium sized puppies. The kibble is HUGE! I breed both small and medium sized breeds and this is far too big for either.
4. Steven on 4/7/2011, said:
Puppy loves the food. Recommended by the breeder.
5. Diane on 11/30/2010, said:
My puppies liked this food and for sure it's a high quality food... BUT for small breed puppies the size is a little too big and hard for them to chew. I prefer the Artemis small breed puppy food. The size is perfect and it's not as hard. I also like the Orijen puppy food. The pieces are larger than Artemis but they are flat, so they have no probelm chewing them.
Puppy Gold - Naturally formulated with fresh Wisconsin duck, fresh chicken, fresh lamb, fish, whole eggs & real cheese. In addition, we enhance this recipe with probiotics to aid digestion and salmon oil for a healthy coat. This product contains no corn and no wheat.
Protein 27% Min Fat 18% Min Fiber 3.5% Max Moisture 10% Max Ash 6.5% Max Taurine 0.12% Min Omega 6 Fatty Acids 2.9% Min Omega 3 Fatty Acids 0.5% Min Carbohydrates N/A from Manufacturer
A puppy's nutritional needs vary from breed to breed, and even litter mates will eat different amounts. Because puppies experience growth spurts, pay close attention to your puppy's food consumption and its overall condition.
1. Patricia on 12/10/2012, said:
This also is an excellent product which the puppies liked and they did not have any problems transitioning to it. All of the Fromm Foods which I have used are excellent.
2. Paula on 11/17/2011, said:
This is the puppy food my dog's breeder recommended. My pup has grown in at slow and steady rate. However, in spite of the excellent ingredients and ratings, my pup had fairly soft stools while on this food. Your mileage may vary, it IS a really good food, something just did not agree with my pup.
3. Tracey on 11/2/2011, said:
Puppies coat is stunning.
4. Robin on 7/14/2011, said:
Love this product except the kibble is a tad small.
GO! SENSITIVITY SHINE Duck Recipe is packed with duck protein, unique grains, and essential Omega oils which is ideal for dogs with sensitivities and/or food allergies. Your pet will get so much more, from eating less. The recipe also features:
• Unique protein for sensitivities and food allergies • Zero by-product meals, added growth hormones, artificial preservatives • Zero beef, wheat, corn, or soy • Digestive aid from pre and probiotics • Omega oils for healthy skin and coat • Antioxidants for increased immunity • Complex carbohydrates for quick energy
Duck Meal Oatmeal Potatoes Whole Oats De-Boned Duck Canola Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols) Apples Natural Flavour Flaxseed Quinoa Kamut Flakes Calcium Carbonate Potassium Chloride Sodium Chloride Dried Kelp Vitamins: Vitamin A Supplement Vitamin D3 Supplement Vitamin E Supplement Inositol Niacin L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (A Source Of Vitamin C) D-Calcium Pantothenate Thiamine Mononitrate Beta-Carotene Riboflavin Pyridoxine Hydrochloride Folic Acid Biotin Vitamin B12 Supplement
Calorie Content: ME = 3649 kcal/kg or 438 kcal/cup
Microorganisms (min) 90,000,000 CFU/lb (Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei, Enterococcus faecium, Bifidobacterium thermophilum). *Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.
Dog Weight
Less Active
Active
Puppy
2-5lb
1/4 - 1/2 cups
1/3 - 5/8 cups
3/8 - 3/4 cups
5-10lb
1/2 - 3/4 cups
5/8 - 1 cups
3/4 - 1 1/4 cups
10-20lb
3/4 - 1 cups
1 - 1 1/4 cups
1 1/4 - 1 1/2 cups
20-30lb
1 - 1 1/2 cups
1 1/4 - 1 3/4 cups
1 1/2 - 2 cups
30-50lb
1 1/2 - 2 cups
1 3/4 - 2 1/4 cups
2 - 2 3/4 cups
50-70lb
2 - 2 1/2 cups
2 1/4 - 3 1/4 cups
2 3/4 - 3 3/4 cups
70-90lb
2 1/2 - 3 cups
3 1/4 - 3 1/2 cups
3 3/4 - 4 1/4 cups
90-110lb
3 - 3 1/2 cups
3 1/2 - 4 1/8 cups
4 1/4 - 5 1/4 cups
110-140lb
3 1/2 - 4 cups
4 1/8 - 4 3/4 cups
5 1/4 - 5 3/4 cups
1 Cup(8oz) = Approx. 115g
The amount of food your dog needs will vary depending on breed, activity level, age and climate. Use our feeding chart as a guide, adjusting the quantity fed to achieve your dog's ideal weight. We suggest feeding twice a day, puppies more often. Provide fresh, clean water at all times. Regular exercise will help maintain a healthy body weight. Love, attention and tummy rubs should be given freely, as often as possible.
Calorie Content: ME = 3649 kcal/kg or 438 kcal/cup
Holistic Select - Anchovy, Sardine & Chicken Meal - Puppy Food - When developing our recipe for active and growing puppies, the equation for health is simple. We start with enhanced levels of premium proteins, fat and calories that growing puppies need. We then combine them with our unique Select Actives™ as well as additional benefits created to help your puppy grow up smart and strong.
Guaranteed levels of natural DHA - supports brain development
Puppies need increased amounts of protein for healthy muscle growth
Crude Protein Not less than 28.00% Crude Fat Not less than 17.00% Crude Fiber Not more than 3.00% Moisture Not more than 10.00% Calcium Not less than 1.30% Phosphorus Not less than 0.85% Vitamin A Not less than 22,000 IU/kg Vitamin E Not less than 165 IU/kg Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)* Not less than 30 mg/kg DHA* Not less than 0.10% Omega 6 Fatty Acids* Not less than 3.00% Omega 3 Fatty Acids* Not less than 0.75% Carbohydrates N/A from Manufacturer
Calories: This food contains 3,802 kcal per kilogram or 403 kcal per cup ME (metabolizable energy) on an as fed basis (calculated).
Your Pup's Weight
4-16 Weeks Daily Feeding
16-24 Weeks Daily Feeding
24-52 Weeks Daily Feeding
Lbs.
Kg.
Cups
Grams
Cups
Grams
Cups
Grams
0 – 3
0 – 1.4
1/4 – 1/2
27 – 53
1/4 – 1/2
27 – 53
1/8 – 1/4
13 – 27
3 – 10
1.4 – 4.5
1/2 to 1
53 – 106
1/2 to 1
53 – 106
1/4 to 1
27 – 106
10 – 15
4.5 – 6.8
1 to 1 1/2
106 – 159
1 to 1 1/4
106 – 133
1 to 1 1/4
106 – 133
15 – 20
6.8 – 9.1
1 1/2 to 1 3/4
159 – 186
1 1/4 to 1 1/2
133 – 159
1 1/4 to 1 1/2
133 – 159
20 – 30
9.1 – 13.6
1 3/4 to 2 1/4
186 – 239
1 1/2 to 2 1/4
159 – 239
1 1/2 to 2
159 – 212
30 – 40
13.6 – 18.1
2 1/4 to 3
239 – 318
2 1/4 to 2 3/4
239 – 292
2 to 2 1/2
212 – 265
40 – 50
18.1 – 22.7
3 to 3 1/2
318 – 371
2 3/4 to 3 1/4
292 – 345
2 1/2 to 3
265 – 318
Standard measuring cup holds approximately 3.7 oz (106 g) of Holistic Select Nourish Puppy Health Anchovy, Sardine & Chicken Meals Recipe
Combination Feeding:
If feeding with wet food, reduce dry amount fed by 1/3 cup (35 g) for every 6.5 oz (184 g) of wet food.
Dogs over 50 lbs. (23 kg): Add approximately 1/2 cup (53 g) for every 10 lbs. (4.5 kg) over 50 lbs.
Large Breed Puppy Health - Dog Food - With a longer growth cycle and faster potential growth rate, your large breed puppy has a unique physical composition that creates special nutritional needs.
Controlled Bone Development Optimal skeletal development depends on appropriate amounts of calcium and phosphorus. We carefully control these mineral levels and then guarantee their accuracy on every bag - so you can be sure your puppy will grow strong bones at the right pace.
Paced, Steady Growth Rate With a potential growth up to 100 times their birth weight, a large breed puppy's energy intake must be regulated to ensure consistent, steady growth. That's why this special recipe controls calories with 20% less fat than Super5Mix Just for Puppy.
The Right Start to a Healthy Weight With more weight on larger frames, maintaining ideal body condition is a big concern. Since lean muscle is the foundation of healthy weight, this recipe has 26% protein with 4 quality animal protein sources to help develop strong, lean muscle.
DHA to Support Brain Development Smart and trainable, large breed dogs often grow up to lead and serve. To help support cognitive development vital to training, we use salmon meal and salmon oil to provide DHA, a fatty acid normally found in their mother's milk.
50% Longer Growth Cycle Some large breeds are considered puppies for up to 24 months so they need a healthy food that tastes great day after day. With satisfaction guaranteed, we use deboned chicken and whitefish to provide a natural taste that puppies love.
Deboned Chicken Deboned Whitefish Chicken Meal Oatmeal Ground Peas Ground Barley Ground Brown Rice Salmon Meal (a natural source of DHA-Docosahexaenoic Acid) Tomato Pomace Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols,
a natural source of Vitamin E) Tomatoes Natural Chicken Flavor Ground Flaxseed Salmon Oil (a natural source of DHA - Docosahexaenoic Acid) Carrots Spinach Sweet Potatoes Apples Blueberries, Salt Minerals Vitamins Choline Chloride Taurine Chicory Root Extract Yucca Schidigera Extract Mixed Tocopherols (a natural preservative) Dried Lactobacillus plantarum Enterococcus faecium Lactobacillus casei Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation products
Crude Protein Not Less Than 26.0% Crude Fat Not Less Than 12.0% Crude Fat Not More Than 13.50% Crude Fiber Not More Than 4.50% Moisture Not More Than 11.0% Calcium Not Less Than 1.0% Calcium Not More Than 1.40% Phosphorus Not Less Than 0.90% Phosphorus Not More Than 1.20% Vitamin E Not Less Than 150 IU/kg
Carbohydrates 43.27%
Calories:
This food contains 3,520 kcal per kilogram or 366 kcal per cup ME (metabolizable energy) on an as fed basis (calculated).
Transitioning to Wellness: It is important to slowly transition your puppy from his/her current diet as it takes a few days for the body to adapt to the 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.
How to Feed Your Puppy: As puppies grow up they need to learn when, where and how to eat. Depending on age, puppies need to be fed at the same time and in the same place 2 - 4 times per day. Food should be removed after 20 minutes, if not eaten. In the beginning, puppy's food can be moistened with a little warm water. It is very important that your puppy not overeat, as this can lead to skeletal development issues in large breeds.
Determining Feeding Portions: Looking at the chart below, divide the total cups per day by the total number of times you feed your puppy per day to determine the portion size for each meal. Keep a clean bowl of fresh water available at all times. Wellness believes in feeding dry and wet food in combination whenever possible to help increase the level of water in your puppy's diet.
Recommended Feeding Portions (Based on a standard 8 oz dry measuring cup)
Every dog is a little different, so optimal feeding amounts may vary with age, size and activity level. Please use the information below as an initial recommendation only and adjust when needed.
WEIGHT
6-11 WKS
3-4 MOS
5-7 MOS
8-12 MOS
13-15 MOS
16-24 MOS
(LBS)
(CUPS/DAY)
(CUPS/DAY)
(CUPS/DAY)
(CUPS/DAY)
(CUPS/DAY)
(CUPS/DAY)
10
1 ½
1 ½
-
-
-
-
15
2
2
-
-
-
-
20
2 ½
2 ½
2
-
-
-
30
3 ½
3 ¼
2 ¾
-
-
-
40
4 ¼
4 ¼
3 ½
-
-
-
50
5
5
4
4
3 ½
3 ¼
60
-
5 ½
4 ¾
4 ½
4
3 ¾
70
-
6 ¼
5 ¼
5
4 ½
4
80
-
7
5 ¾
5 ½
5
4 ½
90
-
7 ½
6 ¼
6
5 ½
5
100
-
-
-
6 ½
5 ¾
5 ¼
For dogs over 100 lbs: Add ¼ cup per additional 10 lbs.
For Pregnant or Nursing Dogs: Since DHA is transferred to puppies in mother's milk, we recommend feeding this during pregnancy and nursing. During this time allow her to eat at will.
Combination Feeding If feeding with wet food, reduce dry amount by 1/3 cup for every 6 oz of wet food.
Nutrition is only one part of the equation! Be sure to give your puppy plenty of love, plenty of exercise and see your veterinarian regularly to help ensure total wellness.
My pup (a great pyrenees) started having loose stool after I began feeding him this. Ingrediants say it is a good food, but it didn't work out for him and made house breaking that much harder.
2. Stephanie on 8/20/2009, said:
We have a 10 month old German Shepherd puppy, MAJEK, who isn't much of a foodie, so what she eats has to have exceptional value. She seems to enjoy Wellness for Large Breeds more than some of the other premium brands she has had during food rotation every 3 months or so and food blends. She has one large meal of kibble/can and one smaller meal of raw/raw bones daily. She has maintained nice slow steady growth and is currently 62 pounds. We are expecting her to finish around 70 pounds and we expect to have her on a large breed puppy food for at least another year.
3. Lori on 8/7/2009, said:
My Golden puppy does very well on this food. His skin is perfect and his stools are small and well formed. He loves the food so much, I can even use it as training treats.
4. Stephanie on 7/16/2009, said:
Doberman puppy loved this food :)
5. Lidia on 7/10/2009, said:
She likes it but sometimes she won't eat it all or just wait until she realizes she doesn't have any other option. I might try something different. Still going to test this a little longer.
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