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.
Halo's holistic approach to dog care is based on treating the “whole animal,” using pure, natural ingredients in optimum formulation to stimulate the body’s ability to heal and maintain itself.
The result is a happier, healthier dog — inside and out. That’s why their Spot’s Stew has been the “Gold Standard” in natural dog food for 20 years.
Salmon
Whole Dried Eggs Pea Protein Oats Vegetable Broth Pearled Barley Chicken Fat
Pea Flour Chicken Liver Chicken
Flaxseed Salmon Oil
Pea Fiber Sweet Potatoes Apples Blueberries Green Beans Carrots Cranberries Zucchini Alfalfa Inulin Calcium Sulfate Potassium Chloride
Use a standard 8 oz measuring cup. Provide a source of fresh drinking water for your puppy at all times. Food intake may vary during gestation/lactation and may double or even quadruple during lactation, so feed the amount needed to maintain a good body condition.
1. Esther on 4/13/2009, said:
The kibble is so tiny (like beebees) so it was perfect for a training treat that wouldn't fill my chihuahua up, and tasty enough to keep her focused! It was also a great size for the orbie treat dispenser that won't let go of anything larger.
Growth - Canine Diet Wysong Growth Puppy Food is designed to satisfy the urgent nutritional demands of growing dogs. Contains highly digestible base ingredients and concentrated sources of important micronutrients essential for normal growth. May also be indicated for stressed, convalescing, or elderly animals that are not urologically compromised, and when concentrated nutrition is necessary.
Organic Puppy Food - Wenaewe Puppy is an organic food, complete and balanced, specially formulated to satisfy the specific necessities of your dog. Feeding your dog with Wenaewe puppy, you will contribute to obtain an optimal state of health in your dog.
Wenaewe® is a hypoallergenic diet composed of human-grade foods. What it does contain is as extremely important as the things we left out…
Distribute the following recommended allowances into two to four daily meals. Always leave a bowl of clean fresh water within reach of your pet. Food requirements vary depending on climate, breed of dog and activity level. Feed an amount that will maintain you dog's weight the following are suggested amounts
DOG WEIGHT · lbs/kg
FOOD PER DAY · cups/grams
3-12 lbs/1-5.5 Kg
1/3-1c./40-120 gr.
13-22 lbs/5.5-9 kg
1-1+2/3c./120-200 gr.
21-50 lbs/9-22.5 Kg
1+2/3-3c./200-390 gr.
51-100 lbs/22.5-45 kg
3-5c./390-630 gr.
over 100 lbs/over 45 Kg
5 cup+1/3 cup for every 10 lb / 4.5 Kg aditional weight
c. = cups
Proper food, plenty of exercise, and regular checkups with your veterinarian are the best way to ensure your dog's optimum health, fitness, and happiness
The pups are doing well on it and they seem to love it. The shipping of the product to our house is fantastic. I order it and before I know it, it's delivered right to my door. Wonderful.
3. Berta on 9/2/2009, said:
great product
4. Dina on 8/27/2009, said:
Puppy LOVES it!
5. Libia on 8/14/2009, said:
My Rottweiler Puppy loves this food! I have also commenced cooking home style meals for him, and this food is a major part of his diet also. His coat is shiny and beautiful, and I've also switched to natural flea repellants, so a healthy diet helps tremendously!
California Natural Chicken Meal & Rice Dry Puppy Food - Nutritional Solutions Pure and Simple
Chicken Meal & Rice Dry Puppy Food - Carefully made with highly digestible ingredients like chicken meal and rice to prevent upset tummies in puppies.
California Natural has the shortest ingredient list of any dry dog food. It Contains one protein, one fat and one carbohydrate source to create a hypoallergenic dog food.
This is the only food that doesn't give my dog diarrhea
3. Debra on 8/30/2008, said:
I was feeding another food which was higher in protein but my adult Border Collie did not thrive on it. My adult collie has a lusterous coat and gained weight on California Chicken which can be difficult for a border collie so I gave my new baby border California for Puppies and she is shiny and soft. Both of them seem to prefer the taste of my friend's dog's junk food over thier California but I'm guessing it's either added sugar, artificial flavoring, or some kind of fat. Just like I like junk food better than what's good for me sometimes. They still like the taste enough that they eat it all gone and seem really healthy and not too border crazy like on other higher protein foods. Plus it's one of the more affordable foods. Last but not least is that thier stools seem firm and they don't get upset tummies like they do with some other foods. I love this product and feel like I'm doing right by them.
4. Sara on 7/2/2008, said:
Dogs ate this dry and loved it! I have ordered more.
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.
Legacy Puppy Dog Food - Horizon Legacy is an innovative grain-free pet food that applies the same nutritional philosophies of a raw diet but in a convenient super-premium kibble. This ancestral diet, grounded in an historical understanding of your pet’s nutritional needs, contains an abundance of fresh, human grade meats combined with fruits, vegetables, unique botanicals and supplements all designed for immune health.
Calorie Content: ME 3940 kcal/kg ME/cup 482 kcal/cup
Weight (lbs.)
Servings Per Day (cups)
KG
LB
Typical
Active
2.2
5
1/3
1/2
4.5
10
5/8
4/5
7
15
1
1 1/4
14
30
1 2/3
2
20
45
2 1/3
3
27
60
3
3 3/4
34
75
3 1/2
4 2/3
Standard 8 oz/250 ml measuring cup
1. Elena on 11/11/2009, said:
My dog loved it! I mix it with Orijen, and that works well.
2. Michael on 10/19/2009, said:
Only been on it a couple weeks
but seems to agree with him;
beautiful coat; full of energy, good
stools. He's happy! I'm happy
3. Jean on 10/1/2009, said:
This is the best dog food that I have ever fed to my 2 Rotties and 1 Lab. I feed mostly raw, fresh and this is my supporting, quick component to their diet.
My o lder (10 1/2 yr) rottie has never had so much energy - you hit the mark with this one! I also feed the Puppy version of Horizon - slightly higher protein - a great addition to our program. All coats are fantastic. Thanks!
4. David on 8/24/2009, said:
Excellent food, Best I have found anywhere, and prompt great service from K9 Cuisine.
5. Tracie on 7/17/2009, said:
Our dog usually has stomach and loose stools when we change food brands, but not with Legacy by Horizon. We are able to give our Silky Terrier Legacy one day and Instinct the next day without issue.
It sounds like an entrée at a fine restaurant, fresh trout and delicious sweet potatoes. But these are also a fine and delicious source of nutrition and that makes Pinnacle an excellent choice for active puppies and adult dogs. Good nutrition is about variety, and the variety of protein sources in Pinnacle —the trout, the potatoes, plus oatmeal and the organic grain quinoa— means all essential amino acids are here. It also means that complex carbohydrates, essential for energy, come from a variety of sources as well.
Crude Protein not less than 22.0% Crude Fat not less than 10.0% Crude Fiber not more than 4.0% Moisture not more than 10.0%
Carbohydrates N/A from Manufacturer
Caloric Content Metabolizable Energy (calculated) 3417 kcal/kg Metabolizable Energy (calculated) 387 kcal/cup
Your dog's nutritional requirements will vary according to age, breed, environment and activity levels. Feed adult dogs once per day or divide equal portions and feed twice per day. When switching to Pinnacle, gradually increase the amount of Pinnacle while decreasing the previous food over a 3 to 5 day period.
Breed Size
Weight of Dog
Amount
Toy Small Medium Medium Large Large Xtra Large Xtra Large Xtra Large
We could not be happier with this Pinnacle Holistic food! We didn't realize our yellow lab had a sensitive stomach until we switched him to this food and immediately noticed the absence of nightly dog farts. We hadn't given any thought to the fact that his food was causing the gas issue but now that the problem is solved, we wish we had realized it sooner!
3. Krista on 7/2/2009, said:
Great ingredients, but smelly gas
4. Gwynne on 7/1/2009, said:
I wanted to try oatmeal again with my Boston whom I have had on no grain
dog food for awhile. I wanted to see if
she would have problems with oatmeal.
I was pleasantly surprised. And I was even more surprised by the excellent service of K-9. I will continue to order from you in the future!!!!
5. Marsha on 6/22/2009, said:
My Yorkie has allergies and chews on her feet constantly, and the use of this product helps to ease her chewing.
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.
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.
2. 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.
3. Stephanie on 7/16/2009, said:
Doberman puppy loved this food :)
4. 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.
5. Richard on 7/8/2009, said:
One of the best puppy foods on the market. Our Boxer loves it.
ORIJEN Puppy Food - Biologically Appropriate for All Breeds and Sizes
By nature, puppies are facultative carnivores - they thrive on a varied diet of meats with smaller amounts of fruits, vegetables and grasses, and are biologically adapted to process proteins as an energy source.
High in protein and low in carbohydrate, ORIJEN PUPPY's grain-free formula replicates the same rich and diverse balance of meats, fruits, vegetables and grasses that puppies and young dogs would encounter in a wilderness setting.
ORIJEN PUPPY has a Metabolizable Energy (ME) of 4200 kcal/kg or 480 kcal per 250ml cup (120g). Calories are distributed to promote peak physical conditioning with 40% from protein, 20% from fruit & vegetables and 40% from fat.
Biologically Appropriate ORIJEN PUPPY naturally nourishes puppies of all breeds and sizes. This high-protein, low-carbohydrate puppy food mirrors the original canine diet and naturally satiates appetite - so expect to feed less than you would of conventional pet foods.
As each puppy is different, feeding requirements will vary with size, environment, age and activity. Feed twice daily and always keep fresh, clean water available.
AGE IN WEEKS
WEIGHT OF PUPPY / Daily feeding Ration in cups
2lb
6-13lb
13-22lb
22-33lb
33-55lb
55-75lb
6 - 12
¾ - 1¼
1¼ - 2¼
2¼ - 3
3 - 4¼
4¼ - 5
ADULT
12 - 16
¾ - 1
1 - 2
2 - 2¾
2¾ - 3½
3½ - 4½
ADULT
16 - 28
½ - 1
1 - 1¾
1¾ - 2½
2½ - 3¼
3¼ - 4
4 - 5¼
28-52
½ - ¾
¾ - 1¼
1¼ - 2
2 - 2½
2½ - 3¼
3¼ - 4¼
Pregnancy: Increase food by 10% in week 7, and 20% during weeks 8 and 9.
Lactation: Increase food by 50% and feed 3 or 4 times daily.
My dog's pick in a 12 food taste test! Out of all the foods he sampled, he ate this one with the most enthusiasm and this was the first he finished.
Only wish is that this food came in a small bites size! He did struggle a bit with the large size of the kibbles (although that didn't keep him from eating it).
5. Rachel on 7/6/2009, said:
Inspite of the fact that I fed it to my Pekes gradually, Ihad to wash butts once or twice daily and scrub out poop from my kennel. Every time Iwent out there was poop all over the place.Ieven had to give one dog Kaopectate because her's got so bad. Iquit using it and they got o.k. Maybe Igot a bad bag. Idon't know, but am very dissappointed.
Mini Bites - HolisticDog Food uses specially-chosen, 100% human-grade ingredients to provide an easily digestible meal with the nutrition that dogs need to stay healthy. Each ingredient offers its own nutritional benefits and also complements the other ingredients in the formula to provide optimum health and nutrition for your pet.
Whole grain brown rice Chicken meal Peas Oats Ocean fish meal Chicken fat Sunflower oil Seaweed
Vitamins and Minerals:
Calcium Carbonate
D-Calcium phosphate
Niacin supplement
dl – alpha tocopharyl acetate
(Vitamin E supplement)
D – Calcium pantothenate
Vitamin A Acetate
Riboflavine Supplement
Vitamin D Supplement
Folic Acid
Vitamin B12 Supplement
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
Thiamine Mononitrate
D – Biotin
Iron Proteinate
Zinc Proteinate
Manganese Proteinate
Copper Proteinate
Cobalt Proteinate
Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide
Sodium Selenite
Potassium Chloride
Crude Protein Min. 22% Crude fat: Min. 11% Crude Fiber 2.2% Moisture; Max. 9.0% Ash: 7%
It is now well established that high intake of protein and fat during growth can lead to health problems in adult dogs. Obesity and skeletal disorders, especially hip dysphasia are more common ailments associated with excesses. Rapid growth can result in excessive muscle mass putting strain on immature bones.
Free Feeding is not Recommended. Dog should be fed to satisfy energy requirement and no more. Variations on the amounts below are dependant on age, if neutered or spayed and amount of exercise etc
Weight of dog 2 – 11 lbs ¼ - ½ cup 11 – 22lb ½ - 1 cup 22 – 44lb 1 – 1 ¾ cups 44 – 66lb 1 ¾ - 2 ½ cups 66 – 110lbs 2 ½ - 3 ½ cups
Feeding amounts are measured by an 8 oz. kitchen measuring cup.
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