What is Nature's Variety Instinct Duck Meal & Turkey Meal Formula Dry Dog Food?
Dogs are natural carnivores, so it's their instinct to eat more meat, poultry, and fish protein and less grain. Nature's Variety Instinct Duck Meal & Turkey Meal Formula Dry Dog Food provides dogs with a kibble made of 70% animal ingredients (such as duck, turkey, and salmon meal) and nutritious oils and the food is guaranteed to contain 35% protein overall. The protein to fat to fiber ratio is meant to help your dog reach and maintain an ideal body weight, which can protect him or her from a number of ailments and diseases.
Nature's Variety Instinct Duck Meal & Turkey Meal Formula Dry Dog Food is suitable for dogs at all life stages. It's grain- and gluten-free, which makes it an excellent choice for dogs who are intolerant or sensitive to gluten or grains. And because of its high protein content, it is great for dogs that have high energy requirements. Many dog owners choose Instinct's Grain-Free Nutrition for dogs with food allergies and sensitivities because its grain and gluten-free formulation can provide relief from many food allergy symptoms.
For: Dogs
Benefits:
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Contains pure animal ingredients and nutritious oils
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Contains vegetables and fruits with vitamins and chelated minerals
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Approved for dogs of all life stages
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Provides a source of trace minerals
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Contains duck meal, turkey meal, and salmon meal
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Totally grain and gluten-free
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May provide relief from most allergy symptoms
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Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids help maintain healthy skin and coat
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Protein to fat to fiber ratio helps your pet reach and maintain an ideal weight
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Exclusive freeze dried raw coating offers great taste and nutrition
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Specifically formulated for rotation feeding
How it works:
Nature's Variety Instinct Duck Meal & Turkey Meal Formula Dry Dog Food provides your dog with a well-balanced, high-protein, grain'free meal that is not only delicious, but also provides essential vitamins and antioxidants to help your dog feel healthy and energized.
Transitioning Your Dog to Nature's Variety Instinct Duck Meal & Turkey Meal Formula Dry Dog Food:
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Days 1 & 2: Feed 75% previous dog food and 25% Instinct Duck Meal & Turkey Meal Formula Dry Dog Food.
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Days 3 & 4: Feed 50% previous dog food and 50% Instinct Duck Meal & Turkey Meal Formula Dry Dog Food.
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Days 5 & 6: Feed 25% previous dog food and 75% Instinct Duck Meal & Turkey Meal Formula Dry Dog Food.
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Day 7: Feed 100% Instinct Duck Meal & Turkey Meal Formula Dry Dog Food.
Tips on Feeding:
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Lengthen the above process if you notice your dog is having any symptoms of digestive upset.
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Grain Free, High Protein, Low Carbohydrate Diets may not be suitable for all dogs. If you have dietary concerns, please consult with your veterinarian.
Tip: The below Suggested Feeding Guidelines are a good starting point. If you feed more than once per day, simply divide the Suggested Feeding Guidelines by the amount of times fed per day.
Suggested Feeding Guidelines (standard 8 oz. measuring cup(s) per day):
Pet
Weight
Activity Level
Recommended Serving
(cups per day)
Dogs
5-15 lbs
Less Active or Overweight
3/8 - 3/4
Active Adult
1/2 - 1 1/8
Puppies/Kittens; Pregnant & Nursing Females
1 - 1 1/2
16-25 lbs
Less Active or Overweight
7/8 - 1 1/8
Active Adult
1 1/8 - 1 5/8
Puppies/Kittens; Pregnant & Nursing Females
1 5/8 - 2 5/8
26-50 lbs
Less Active or Overweight
1 1/8 - 1 7/8
Active Adult
1 5/8 - 2 5/8
Puppies/Kittens; Pregnant & Nursing Females
2 5/8 - 4 1/4
51-100 lbs
Less Active or Overweight
1 7/8 - 2 7/8
Active Adult
2 5/8 - 4 1/8
Puppies/Kittens; Pregnant & Nursing Females
4 1/4 - 6 3/4
101+ lbs
Less Active or Overweight
2 7/8+
Active Adult
4 1/8+
Puppies/Kittens; Pregnant & Nursing Females
6 3/4+
Cats:
Horses:
Storage: Store in a cool dry place and protect from moisture.
Nature's Variety Instinct Duck Meal & Turkey Meal Formula Dry Dog Food
Calculated Caloric Content: ME (kcal/cup) 464
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.
Nature's Variety Instinct Duck Meal & Turkey Meal Formula Dry Dog Food
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Bogart seems to really like this food. He has been eating it for 2 weeks and he has lots more energy and his coat is very shiny.
I like that it gets to my house in 5-6 days.
01/20/2012
Lula is not too picky about food.
I wanted to try this food that 1800PetMeds recently started to carry because of the duck flavor. I never fed her duck before. Lula especially liked this food wagging her tail the during her dinner. She was waiting by her food bin this morning. Later in the morning I noticed her trying to see if she could get into the food container to get more. This food is a home run for her.
01/13/2012
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