Chicken and Barley

Canine Weight Maintenance Diet

This formula is designed for “‘Weight Challenged’” and/or ‘Senior’” dogs. Pets First has developed a specific diet that is nutritionally balanced and focuses on your Weight Challenged dog. Optimal weight is the goal of every pet guardian. This diet not only reduces the fat intake while increasing fiber BUT still maintains a high meat content for your pet. It can be used in ‘all life stages’ but is best utilized when your pet becomes less active or overweight due to age or injury.

High Quality Proteins

This formula uses Chicken Meal and Fresh Chicken as primary protein sources. Pets First only uses ‘Guaranteed Ethoxyquin FREE’ Chicken Meal in its formulations. The fresh Chicken Meat is hormone and antibiotic FREE and is classified as ‘human grade’ We also use Wild Salmon and Whole Dried egg as protein sources. Our Wild Salmon provides an excellent source of Omega 3 fatty acid.

Quality Fats

Pets First only uses the highest quality chicken fat in its diets. Our Chicken fat is guaranteed Ethoxyquin free. A generous portion of sunflower Oil and the addition of Flax Oil helps give our formulas a wonderfully balanced Omega fatty acid profile. Your dog will not only appear healthy on the outside but all his major systems will be optimally fed by our formulations.

Quality Carbohydrates, Fruit and Vegetables

Pets First uses only human grade carbohydrate sources such as Whole Brown Rice, Whole White Rice, Hulless Barley, Whole Potatoes, Whole Apples, Whole Cranberries, Whole Blueberries, Whole Carrots. These provide sustained and balanced energy levels.

Antioxidants, Chelated Minerals and other Healthy additions

Pets First uses a guaranteed amount of Glucosamine HLC and Chondroitin to aid in joint support. We add a generous portion of Norwegian Dried Kelp to provide the trace minerals necessary to maintain great health. We use Chelated Minerals to make sure that these are quickly and effectively absorbed into your pet so they can enjoy the most benefit.

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Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein (Min.)	19%	Glucosamine HCL	400 mg/kg
Crude Fat (Min.)	9%	Chondroitin Sulfate	300 mg/kg
Crude Fiber (Max.)	4.5%	Omega 6	2.75%
Moisture (Max.)	10%	Omega 3	0.28%
Ash (Max.)	5.5%	Kilo cal/cup	420 -450
Vitamin E (Min.)	200 IU	Calcium/Phosphorus	1.13/.95

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Ingredients

Chicken Meal, Oatmeal, Whole Ground Rice, Hulless Barley, Chicken Fat (Preserved with mixed Tocopherols, Rosemary and Citric Acid), Natural Chicken Flavor, Sunflower Oil, Wild Salmon Meal, Chicken Meat, Whole Dried Potatoes, Flax Oil, Rice Bran, Whole Dried Apples, Whole Dried Carrots, Whole Dried Egg, Dried Yoghurt, Dried Alfalfa Meal, Dicalcium Phosphate, Glucosamine HCl, Chondroitin Sulfate, Beta Carotene, Whole Dried Cranberries, Whole Dried Blueberries, Dried Norwegian Kelp, Yucca Schidigera, Vitamin A Acetate, Cholecalciferol (Source of Vitamin D3), d Alpha-Tocopherol acetate (Source of Vitamin E),Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate*, Zinc Oxide, Niacin, Calcium Propionate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate*, Manganous Oxide, Manganous Proteinate*, Riboflavin, Calcium Iodate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Source of Vitamin B6), Folic Acid, Biotin, Sodium Selenite, Cobalt Carbonate, Menadione Sodium Bisulfate Complex (Source of Vitamin K), Vitamin B12

* Chelated minerals

Feeding Guidelines

Weight - Lbs Kgs	10 4.5	20 9	40 18	60 27	80 36	100 45	100+ 45+
Less Active Cups/Day	.25 to .75	.75 to 1.25	1.25 to 2	2 to 2.25	2.5 to 3.75	3.75 to 4.5	4.5 to 5
Active Cups/Day	.5 to 1	1 to 1.5	1.5 to 2.25	2.25 to 2.75	2.75 to 4	4 to 4.75	4.75 to 5.25

Rev: Dec 05