Natural Choice Small Bites Chicken, Rice & Oatmeal Puppy Formula

Benefits of NATURAL CHOICE^® Small Bites Puppy Chicken Meal, Rice & Oatmeal Formula:

Small bite kibble for growing

puppies up to 1 year of age

SMART START™ helps support

learning

Balanced nutrient levels for

growing puppies

Natural ingredients with added

vitamins, minerals & taurine

Wholesome oatmeal for

sensitive stomachs

Guaranteed to improve skin &

coat*

Advanced antioxidants for a

healthy immune system

Premium Nutrition. Superior

Performance.™

WE DON’T JUST TALK ABOUT GREAT NUTRITION, WE GUARANTEE IT^®
NATURAL CHOICE^® Small Bites Puppy Chicken Meal, Rice & Oatmeal Formula is formulated with high levels of linoleic acid for healthy skin and coat. Like all NATURAL CHOICE^® products, this formula contains no ground yellow corn. We use chicken protein and high levels of linoleic acid for healthy skin and coat, and strong muscles.

Chicken is the Only Animal Protein
High quality chicken protein for muscle development and body growth. Fewer ingredients means less opportunity for digestive upset.

Highly Digestible Rice
A high quality carbohydrate that’s so good for your puppy’s stamina and energy. Rice is the most digestible cereal grain.

Wholesome Oatmeal
A high quality carbohydrate that's easy on the stomach.

Balanced Nutrient Levels for Growing Puppies
Just the right amount of protein, fat and carbohydrates to keep pace with your puppy's high energy level.

Help Develop Strong Bones & Teeth
NATURAL CHOICE^® Small Bites Puppy Chicken Meal, Rice & Oatmeal Formula has a special blend of vitamins and minerals for puppies and pregnant or lactating mothers.

Guaranteed to Improve Skin & Coat*
With high levels of linoleic acid, combined with other key vitamins and minerals, all the nutrition your dog needs for healthy skin and shiny coat.

Advanced Antioxidants for a Healthy Immune System
Using only the finest ingredients, CHOICE^® Small Bites Puppy Chicken Meal, Rice & Oatmeal Formula contains what your dog needs to stay healthy and happy. It’s 100% complete nutrition so there’s no need to add supplements.

Natural Sources of Glucosamine and Chondroitin
These building blocks of healthy joint sare found in chicken meal.

Smart System™
SMART START™ featuring ALA and DHA helps puppies with learning, brain and vision development.

DHA
Formulated with high levels of DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) from fish oil, a proven nutrient for brain development.

ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid)
Research shows that puppies naturally convert ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid) to DHA (Docosahezaenoic Acid) to help support better learning. Puppies want to look their best, so we supply fatty acids for a healthy, shiny coat.

*Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back.

Feeding Guidelines

These are the recommended feeding ranges for puppies. These guidelines should be adjusted as needed to obtain optimum weight.

Puppies: Feed the suggested amount in three meals per day until 6 months of age, then twice daily until 12 months.

Adult dogs: Feed at least 80% of the amount shown for puppies 29-52 weeks of age.

Pregnant Bitches: During Pregnancy, offer 50% more than the amount shown for puppies 29-52 weeks of age.

Lactating Bitches: Offer at least two to three times the amount shown for puppies 29-52 weeks of age.

If feeding NATURAL CHOICE® Dog Food for the first time, we suggest you blend increasing amounts of NATURAL CHOICE® Small Bites Puppy Chicken Meal, Rice & Oatmeal Formula with your old food for 6 days. Keep fresh drinking water available at all times. See your veterinarian regularly. Serve dry or lightly moistened.

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Puppy Age- Suggested Amounts to Feed Per Day (Cups)^†

Puppy Weight	3 - 5 weeks	6 - 11 weeks	12-16 weeks	17 - 28 weeks	29 - 52 weeks
3-5 lbs.	Moisten & Feed Frequently	3/4 – 1-1/4	2/3 – 1	2/3 – 1	1/2 – 3/4
5-10 lbs.	Moisten & Feed Frequently	1 – 2	1 – 1-3/4	3/4 – 1-2/3	2/3 – 1-1/2
10-20 lbs.	Moisten & Feed Frequently	1-3/4 – 3-1/2	1-2/3 – 3	1-1/2 – 2-3/4	1-1/4 – 2-1/2
20-30 lbs.	Moisten & Feed Frequently	3 – 4-2/3	2-3/4 – 4-1/4	2-1/2 – 3-3/4	2 – 3-1/4
30-40 lbs.	----	4-1/4 – 5-3/4	3-3/4 – 5-1/4	3-1/4 – 4-2/3	2-1/2 – 4
40-60 lbs.	----	----	----	4 – 6-1/3	3-1/4 – 5-1/2
60-80 lbs.	----	----	----	5-1/2 – 7-3/4	4-1/3 – 6-3/4
80-100 lbs.	----	----	----	6-3/4 – 9-1/4	5-1/3 – 8

^† 328 kcals/per cup. Use a standard 8 oz. measuring cup. Moisten the food until the puppy no longer has sore gums and has sufficient teeth to chew the kibble.

Nutritional Adequacy Claim
NUTRO™ NATURAL CHOICE^® Small Bites Puppy Chicken Meal, Rice & Oatmeal Formula Dog Food is is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO¹ Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for adult maintenance.
¹Association of American Feed Control Officials.

Ingredients

Chicken Meal, Ground Rice, Rice Bran, Whole Brown Rice, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Rice Protein Concentrate, Chicken, Oatmeal, Poultry Fat (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Natural Flavors, Soybean Oil (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Sunflower Oil (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Egg Product, Fish Oil (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Potassium Chloride, Salt, Dried Kelp, Taurine, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Choline Chloride, Ferrous Sulfate, L-Ascorbyl-2Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C) Biotin, Copper Proteinate, Garlic Flavor, Niacin Supplement, Potassium Iodide, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (source of Vitamin B2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (source of Vitamin B6), Thiamine Mononitrate (source of Vitamin B1), Sodium Selenite, Manganese Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K activity), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid.

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Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein (minimum)	26.00%
Crude Fat (minimum)	12.00%
Crude Fiber (maximum)	5.00%
Moisture (maximum)	10.00%
Linoleic Acid (minimum)	3.50%
Zinc (minimum)	240 mg/kg
Vitamin E (minimum)	160 IU/kg
Ascorbic Acid (minimum)**	35 mg/kg
Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA) (minimum)**	0.30%
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) (minimum)**	0.10%
Glucosamine (minimum)**	275 mg/kg
Chondroitin Sulfate (minimum)**	220 mg/kg

**Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.

Package Sizes:

5 lb.

20 lb.

40 lb.

Kibble

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