Puppy Large Breed (formerly Canine Growth Large Breed)
Science Plan*

NUTRITIONAL CHARACTERISTICS
(Compared to Science Plan* Puppy)
Energy density - reduced
Fat - reduced
Calcium and phosphorus - reduced
L-Carnitine - supplemented

INDICATIONS
Science Plan* Puppy Large Breed with Chicken is formulated to meet all the nutritional requirements of a puppy that will grow to over 25kg when adult. It should be fed from weaning until 12months old, at which time most growth plate closure will have occurred. At 12 months old it is recommended that the puppy should be switched to Science Plan* Adult Large Breed.
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 Canine Large Breed with Chicken also contains a Superior Antioxidant Formula to reduce oxidative cell damage.

NOT RECOMMENDED FOR
1. Cats.
2. Pregnant or lactating bitches, because of its lower energy density and lower calcium content (compared to Science Plan Puppy). Pregnant or lactating bitches should be fed Science Plan Puppy or Science Plan Puppy Mini.

FEEDING GUIDE
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 Puppy Large Breed 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 PUPPY LARGE BREED WITH CHICKEN - DRY
As fed Dry matter1 per 100 kcal ME2
Protein 27.5% 29.7% 8.0g
Fat 9.8% 10.6% 2.8g
Carbohydrate (NFE) 46.6% 50.4% 13.5g
Fibre (crude) 2.7% 2.9% 0.8g
Moisture 7.5% - 2.2g
Calcium 0.93% 1.01% 270mg
Phosphorus 0.74% 0.80% 214mg
Sodium 0.32% 0.35% 93mg
Potassium 0.61% 0.66% 177mg
Magnesium 0.10% 0.11% 29mg
Omega-3 fatty acids 0.51% 0.55% 148mg
Omega-6 fatty acids 3.19% 3.45% 925mg
L-Carnitine 290mg/kg 314mg/kg 8mg
Vitamin A 12,670 IU/kg 13,697 IU/kg 367 IU
Vitamin D 555 IU/kg 600 IU/kg 16 IU
Vitamin E 600 mg/kg 649 mg/kg 17mg
Vitamin C 70mg/kg 76mg/kg 2.0mg
Beta-carotene 1.5mg/kg 1.6mg/kg 0.04mg


METABOLISABLE ENERGY3
kcal/100g 345 373
kJ/100g 1,443 1,561
Target urinary pH 6.8 - 7.2


INGREDIENTS
with Chicken (minimum Chicken 25%; minimum Chicken and Turkey combined 33 %): Ground maize, chicken and turkey meal, maize gluten meal, dried beet pulp, chicken digest, vegetable oil, flaxseed, animal fat, potassium chloride, salt, L-lysine hydrochloride, vitamin E supplement, L-carnitine supplement, choline chloride, L-tryptophan, monocalcium phosphate, vitamin C supplement, zinc oxide, ferrous sulphate, manganous oxide, copper sulphate, beta-carotene supplement, calcium iodate, sodium selenite, vitamin A supplement, D-activated animal sterol (source of vitamin D3), niacin, thiamin, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, folic acid, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement. Contains EU approved antioxidant.

PACKAGING Bags: 1kg, 3kg,, 7.5 kg and 15 kg

1, 2, 3 For footnotes see page following Formula Types


FEEDING GUIDE FOR LARGE BREED PUPPIES (puppies that will grow to over 25kg when adult)

For simplicity this table shows the average daily amounts of Science Plan* Puppy Large Breed to feed to puppies, rather than ranges. These amounts should be adjusted to

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