Details

Calorie Content (fed)(ME): 3754 kcal/kg, 387 kcal/cup. Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that Puppy Chow Tender & Crunchy provides complete and balanced nutrition for all life stages, including growth of large sized dogs (70 lb or a more as an adult).

Ingredients

Whole Grain Corn, Corn Gluten Meal, Poultry By-product Meal, Whole Grain Wheat, Beef Fat Preserved With Mixed-tocopherols, Soybean Meal, Ground Rice, Meat And Bone Meal, Beef, Glycerin, Egg And Chicken Flavor, Poultry And Pork Digest, Fish Oil, Salt, Mono And Dicalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Soybean Oil, Choline Chloride, Minerals [zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite], Vitamins [vitamin E Supplement, Niacin (vitamin B-3), Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate (vitamin B-5), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (vitamin B-6), Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (vitamin B-1), Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (vitamin B-2), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (vitamin K), Folic Acid (vitamin B-9), Biotin (vitamin B-7)], L-lysine Monohydrochloride, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (vitamin C), Dl-methionine, Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 2, Garlic Oil.

Directions

Store in a cool, dry place.

Recommended Daily Feeding Amount: Using a standard 8 oz measuring cup. 3 - 12 (Breed size/weight at maturity (lbs)): 1/2 to 3/4 (1-1/2 - 3 months (cups)); 3/4 to 1-1/4 (4-5 months (cups)); 1/2 to 1-1/2 (6-8 months (cups)); Feed as Adult (9-11 months (cups)); Feed as Adult (1-2 years (cups)); After 2 Years: Transition to the Purina Dog Chew formula that’s right for your dog. 13 to 20 (Breed size/weight at maturity (lbs)): 1/2 to 1 (1-1/2 - 3 months (cups)); 1-1/3 to 1-2/3 (4-5 months (cups)); 1 to 1-1/4 (6-8 months (cups)); 1-1/4 to 1-1/3 (9-11 months (cups)); 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 (1-2 years cups)). 21 to 50 (Breed size weight at maturity (lbs)): 1/2 to 1-1/3 (1-1/2 - 3 months (cups)); 1-3/4 to 2-1/2 (4-5 months (cups)); 1-1/3 to 2-1/4 (6-8 months (cups)); 2-1/2 to 2-3/7 (9-11 months (cups)); 2-1/2 to 3-3/4 (1-2 years cups)). 51 to 75 (Breed size weight at maturity (lbs)): 2/3 to 2-1/4 (1-1/2 - 3 months (cups)); 1-3/4 to 3-2/3 (4-5 months (cups)); 1-3/4 to 3-1/2 (6-8 months (cups)); 3 to 4-1/3 (9-11 months (cups)); 3-1/4 to 4-2/3 (1-2 years cups)). 76 to 100 (Breed size weight at maturity (lbs)): 1-to 2-1/2 (1-1/2 - 3 months (cups)); 2-1/2 to 3-2/3 (4-5 months (cups)); 1-3/4 to 3-1/2 (6-8 months (cups)); 3 to 4-1/3 (9-11 months (cups)); 3-1/4 to 5-2/3 (1-2 years cups)). 100 and over (Breed size weight at maturity (lbs)): 2-1/2cups plus 1/3 cup each 10 lbs of body weight over 100 lbs (1-1/2 - 3 months (cups)); 3-1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup for each 10 lbs of body weight over 100 lbs (4-5 months (cups)); 5-3/4 cups plus 1/3 cup for each 10 lbs of body eight over 100 lbs (6-8 months (cups)); 6-1/3 cups plus 1/3 cup each 10 lbs of body weight over 100 lbs (9-11 months (cups)); 10 cups plus 1/3 cup for each 10 lbs of body weight over 100 lbs (1-2 years cups)). Amounts are recommended for a average puppy with normal activity. Remember food intake requirements vary depending in age, activity and environment, and should be adjust accordingly. Feeding Weaning Pups: Puppies start to nibble on solid foods at 3 - 4 weeks of age. Keep moistened Purina puppy chow tender & crunchy (three parts kibble to one part water) available to puppies at all times until fully weaned (6 - 8 weeks of age). Feeding Growing Pups: After weaning, Purina puppy chow tender & crunchy can be fed moistened or dry at the same time every day - very young puppies three times a day, older puppies twice a day. Use the feeding guidelines shown here, but remember individual needs can vary. Feed to maintain ideal body condition as shown. Slight appetite changes and occasional digestive upsets are normal in puppies. If upsets become severe or linger longer than a day or two, contact your veterinarian. Feeding for Reproduction: Purina puppy chow tender & crunchy provides the extra nutrition needed by reproducing females in stages of gestation and lactation. Food consumption may vary during gestation, so feed the amount needed to maintain the pregnant female's good body condition. Food intake may double or even quadruple during lactation. Switching to Purina Puppy Chow Tender & Crunchy: When switching to Purina puppy chow tender & crunchy from another food, please allow 7 -10 days for the transition. Gradually add more Purina puppy chow tender & crunchy and less of the previous food to your pet's dish each day until the changeover is complete. This gradual transition will help avoid dietary upsets. Provide adequate fresh water in a clean container daily. For your pet's health, see your veterinarian regularly. Ideal body condition chart. The Purina Life Plan: An unprecedented fourteen-year study by Purina proves that you can help extend your dog's healthy years by feeding to his ideal body condition throughout his life. Use the recommended feeding amounts as shown. Too Thin: Ribs are highly visible. Increase the amount you are feeding for 2-3 weeks and then re-evaluate. Ideal: You can feel the outline of the ribs. Puppies at a healthy weight have an hourglass figure. Too Heavy: Puppy has no waist and rounded belly. Decrease the amount you are feeding for 2-3 weeks and then re-evaluate.