Science Plan Nature?s Best* Puppy Large/Giant Science Plan*


NUTRITIONAL CHARACTERISTICS

(Compared to Hill?s Science Plan Nature?s Best* Puppy Mini/Medium)

Energy density - reduced
Fat - reduced
Calcium and Phosphorus ? reduced
L-Carnitine - supplemented

INDICATIONS
Science Plan Nature?s Best* Puppy Large/Giant is formulated to meet all the
nutritional requirements of puppies that will grow to 25kg or more when adult.
It should be fed from weaning until 1 year old, at which time most growth plate
closure will have occurred. At 1 year old it is recommended that puppies should
be switched to Science Plan Nature?s Best* Canine Adult Large/Giant..

OBJECTIVES
1. To avoid overfeeding and the excessive intake of energy and/or calcium
which can result in skeletal disorders.
2. To produce more muscle, greater bone mass and stronger bones in large
breed puppies, - benefits which have been shown to result from L-carnitine
supplementation.

Science Plan Nature?s Best Canine Puppy Large/Giant provides an ideal balance of
high quality natural ingredients with added vitamins and minerals plus a natural
preservative system, and a Superior Antioxidant Formula to reduce oxidative cell damage.

NOT RECOMMENDED FOR
1. Cats.
2. Pregnant or lactating bitches, because of the lower energy density and
lower calcium content (compared to Science Plan Nature?s Best* Puppy
Mini/Medium). Pregnant or lactating bitches should be fed Science Plan
Nature?s Best Puppy Mini/Medium.

FEEDING GUIDE
FOR GROWTH OF LARGE BREED PUPPIES
Please refer to the table opposite.
Many factors such as environmental conditions, activity level, and individual variation
(temperament, stress) can affect the amount of food needed. The owner should monitor
body weight and condition, and adjust the quantity fed, depending upon veterinary
recommendation.

Science Plan Nature?s Best Puppy Large/Giant should not be supplemented because additional
food and supplements may upset the nutritional balance. In particular calcium supplements
are contraindicated. Fresh water should be available at all times.

AVERAGE NUTRIENT CONTENTS: SCIENCE PLAN NATURE?S BEST PUPPY LARGE/GIANT DRY
As fed Dry matter1 per 100 kcal ME2
Protein 27.6 % 30.0 % 8.1 g
Fat 9.2 % 10.0 % 2.7 g
Carbohydrate (NFE) 46.1 % 50.1 % 13.6 g
Fibre (crude) 2.5 % 2.7 % 0.7 g
Moisture 8.0 % - 2.4 g
Calcium 0.97 % 1.05 % 286 mg
Phosphorus 0.75 % 0.82 % 221 mg
Sodium 0.46 % 0.50 % 135 mg
Potassium 0.74 % 0.80 % 218 mg
Magnesium 0.10 % 0.11 % 29 mg
Omega-3 fatty acids 0.26 % 0.28 % 75 mg
Omega-6 fatty acids 2.51 % 2.72 % 738 mg
L-Carnitine 330 mg/kg 359 mg/kg 10 mg
Vitamin A 10,200 IU/kg 11,087 IU/kg 300 IU
Vitamin D 460 IU/kg 500 IU/kg 14 IU
Vitamin E 600 mg/kg 652 mg/kg 18 mg
Vitamin C 70 mg/kg 76 mg/kg 2.1 mg
Beta-carotene 1.5 mg/kg 1.6 mg/kg 0.04 mg

METABOLISABLE ENERGY3
kcal/100 g 339 369
kJ/100 g 1,420 1,544
Target urinary pH 6.8 ? 7.2

INGREDIENTS
Ground maize, chicken and turkey meal, maize gluten meal, ground rice, dried beet
pulp, digest, animal fat, dried whole egg, dehydrated carrots, dehydrated peas,
potassium chloride, salt, vegetable oil, flaxseed, L-lysine hydrochloride,
L-carnitine supplement, vitamin E supplement, iron oxide, L-tryptophan, choline
chloride, disodium phosphate, vitamin C supplement, ferrous sulphate, zinc oxide,
mixed tocopherols, niacin, thiamin, vitamin A supplement, beta-carotene supplement,
citric acid, copper sulphate, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride,
manganous oxide, rosemary extract, riboflavin, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid,
calcium iodate, sodium selenite, biotin, vitamin B12.

PACKAGING
Bags: 3 kg and 15 kg

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