What is Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance Original Ultra Premium Dry Dog Formula?
Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance Original Ultra Premium Dry Dog Formula is a premium and all natural dog food for dogs of all life stages (puppies, and adult, senior, and working dogs). Natural Balance Original Ultra Dry Dog Formula provides your dog with wholesome nutrition by using real ingredients including quality chicken meat, wholesome grains, and fresh fruit and vegetables. Best of all, there are no artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors in this food.
For: Puppies and Dogs
Benefits:
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#1 ingredient is real chicken meat
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For all breeds and life stages
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No artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors
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Real fruits and vegetables provide natural sources of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants
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Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids promote healthy skin and coat
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Taurine helps maintain cardiovascular health - especially in large and giant breeds
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Formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) dog food nutrient profile for all life stages.
How it works:
Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance Original Ultra Premium Dry Dog Fornula is made with all natural ingredients. Animal protein sources include real chicken meat, and lamb and salmon meals. Wholesome grains (brown rice and oatmeal) provide fiber and vitamin E. Taurine is an amino acid added into this food and research studies link Taurine to cardiovascular health in dogs. Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acid supplements help maintain your dog's skin and promote a shiny coat.
Cautions: None
Directions:
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Puppies: From six weeks to six months, feed three times a day. You may want to add a small amount of canned dog food for ease of feeding. The amount of canned dog food can be gradually decreased as the puppy matures. After six months, it is recommended to feed twice daily.
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Adult Dogs: Adult dogs should be fed either once or twice per day. When you first start feeding Natural Balance Ultra Premium Dry Dog Formula, we suggest to start with the amounts recommended in the table below. Energy requirements vary with environmental conditions, temperature and activity of your dog. The amount of food should always be adjusted to suit your dog's needs.
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Pregnant Dogs: A pregnant dog requires little or no increase of food during the first 6 weeks of pregnancy. During the remaining 3 weeks, the demand for nutrients will gradually increase and the food intake should increase accordingly. During the 7th week, the food intake should increase by approximately 10% and by 20% during weeks 8 and 9.
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Lactating Dogs: Lactation is the most nutritionally demanding period in your dog’s life. Immediately after whelping, the nutritional demand for the new mother increases by 50% compared to the maintenance level. Nutritional requirements are dependent on the size of the mother and the number of nursing puppies. So as not to overwhelm the digestive system, the lactating mother should be fed 3 or 4 times per day. As a guideline, we suggest the following schedule:
• After whelping, feed 50% above maintenance level—feed in 3 equal meals per day.
• During the second week, feed twice the maintenance level—feed in 3 or 4 equal meals per day.
• During the third week, feed three times the maintenance level—feed in 3 or 4 equal meals per day.
• During the sixth week gradually reduce the food intake back to twice the maintenance level—feed in 3 equal meals per day.
• During weeks 7 and 8, feed 20% above maintenance levels—feed in 2 equal meals per day.
Tip: When switching your dog's diet, the change should be made gradually, by replacing the current food with increasing portions of Natural Balance Ultra Premium Dry Dog Formula. The change should be completed after 5 to 7 days.
Suggested Feeding Amounts:
Pet
Weight
Cups per day (8 oz. cup)
Dogs (Puppies):
5-15 lbs
1-2 cups
16-30 lbs
2-4 cups
31-50 lbs
4-6 cups
51-75 lbs
6-8 cups
76-100 lbs
8-10 cups
Dogs (Adult):
5-15 lbs
1/2-1 cup
16-30 lbs
1-2 cups
31-50 lbs
2-3 cups
51-75 lbs
3-4 cups
76-100 lbs
4-5 cups
Cats:
Horses:
Storage: Store in a cool and dry place.
Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance Original Ultra Premium Dry Dog Formula:
Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance Original Ultra Premium Dry Dog Formula is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the A.A.F.C.O. dog food nutrient profile for all life stages.
This information sheet is for educational purposes only and is intended to be a supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise and professional judgment of your veterinarian. The information is NOT to be used for diagnosis or treatment of your pet. You should always consult your own veterinarian for specific advice concerning the treatment of your pet. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, allergic reactions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for your pet. It is not a substitute for a veterinary exam, and it does not replace the need for services provided by your veterinarian. Note: Any trademarks are the property of their respective companies.
