Pro Plan Veterinary Diets® essentialcare® Adult Dry Formula for Dogs
Highlights
- High protein level helps maintain lean body mass
- Glucosamine and omega-3 fatty acids help nourish joints and support mobility
- Contains antioxidants (Vitamins A and E) to help support and maintain a healthy immune system
- Omega-6 fatty acids, including linoleic acid, help promote a healthy skin and coat
- #1 ingredient is chicken
- High protein nutrition helps maintain lean muscle
- Calcium and phosphorus help nourish healthy bones and teeth
Available Sizes
3.6 kg bag- 8 kg bag
- 16 kg bag
Product Description
This blend is specifically formulated with ADVANCED NUTRITION that supports the unique nutritional needs of adult dogs.
Recommended Daily Feeding Amounts
The following feeding program is recommended as a guideline only, with discretionary clinical adjustments for proper weight maintenance.
Store in a cool, dry place.
| FEEDING GUIDE1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| BODY WEIGHT | Feeding amount* | ||
| lbs | kg | cups | grams |
| 3 - 12 | 1.4 - 5.4 | 1/2 - 1 1/4 | 50-126 |
| 13 - 20 | 5.9 - 9.1 | 1 1/4 - 1 2/3 | 126-168 |
| 21 - 35 | 9.5 - 15.9 | 1 3/4 - 2 1/3 | 177-236 |
| 36 - 50 | 16.3 - 22.7 | 2 1/3 - 3 | 236-303 |
| 51 - 75 | 23.1 - 34.0 | 3 1/4 - 4 | 328-404 |
| 76 - 100 | 34.5 - 45.4 | 4 - 4 3/4 | 404-480 |
| Over 100 | Over 45.4 | 4 3/4 cups plus 1/4 for each 10 lbs (4.5 kg) of body weight over 100 lbs (45.4 kg) | 486 grams plus 25 grams for each 10 lbs (4.5 kg) of body weight over 100 lbs (45.4 kg) |
*Using a standard 250 ml (8 oz) measuring cup which contains approximately 92 g of Purina® Pro Plan Veterinary Diets® essentialcare® Adult Formula for Dogs per cup.
Ingredients
Chicken, Poultry By-Product Meal, Rice, Whole Grain Wheat, Barley, Corn Protein Meal, Animal Fat Preserved with Mixed-Tocopherols, Dried Beet Pulp, Fish Meal, Natural Flavor, Cellulose, Dried Egg Product, Fish Oil, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Vegetable Oil, Salt, Dried Chicory Root, Vitamins [Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin (Vitamin B-3), Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Biotin (Vitamin B-7)], Choline Chloride, Mono and Dicalcium Phosphate, Minerals [Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite], Dried Colostrum, L-Carnitine, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C), Soybean Oil, L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, Garlic Oil. D849922
Calorie Content (Calculated)(ME)2
3680 kcal/kg
371 kcal/cup
For more information about how we source all of our ingredients, check out Every Ingredient Has a Purpose.
Guaranteed Analysis
| GUARANTEED ANALYSIS | |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein (min.) | 26.0% |
| Crude Fat (min.) | 16.0% |
| Crude Fiber (max.) | 4.0% |
| Moisture (max.) | 12.0% |
| Linoleic Acid (min.) | 1.4% |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.1% |
| Calcium (Ca) (min) | 1.0% |
| Phosphorous (P) (max.) | 0.8% |
| Selenium (Se) (min.) | 0.35mg/kg |
| Vitamin A (min.) | 13,000 IU/kg |
| Vitamin E (min.) | 250 IU/kg |
| Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) | 70 mg/kg |
| Glucosamine** (min.) | 400 ppm |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids** (min.) | 0.45% |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids (min.) | 1.5% |
| **Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles. | |
Made in the USA. Nestlé Purina PetCare Canada, 2500 Royal Windsor Drive, Mississauga, ON L5J 1K8
1 Using a standard 250 ml/8 oz measuring cup which contains approximately 111 g of Purina Veterinary Diets® essentialcare® Adult Dry Formula for Dogs. Provide fresh water in a clean container daily.
2 Kilocalories of metabolizable energy (ME).
