Natural Balance Reduced Calorie Formula for Dogs has less calories than their Ultra Premium Dog Food, and is made specifically for senior or overweight dogs. For all breeds of adult dogs, it has been tested in a variety of different environments and situations, for example, with breeders, trainers, boarding kennels, rescue kennels as well as veterinarians... All With Outstanding Results.

REASONS YOU SHOULD BE FEEDING YOUR DOG NATURAL BALANCE REDUCED CALORIE FORMULA:

• Fewer Calories - Less Calories per cup than our Regular Ultra Premium Dry Dog Food.
• Fresh Chicken, Fresh Duck, Lamb Meal - 3 Premium quality meats (no by-products) from USDA approved plants. This unique blend of fresh high quality proteins provides the essential amino acids to help maintain strong muscle tone and a healthy, shiny coat.
• Fresh Carrots - An excellent source of vitamin A and beta carotene.
• Oatmeal - An exceptional source of: carbohydrates, fiber, thiamin and vitamin E. Not widely used in pet food because of cost, it does not contain the allergy causing glutens found in other grains.
• Fresh Potatoes - Rich in potassium and an excellent source of highly digestible carbohydrates for energy.
• Brown Rice Only - Rice grain with the bran portion intact, an excellent source of carbohydrates. Contains increased levels of B vitamins.
• Vitamin C - Aids in maintaining the integrity of the cell structure, as well as diminishing the effects of illness.
• Taurine Fortified - New studies show that dogs need Taurine for cardiovascluar health. Read more on this.
• Skin and Coat - Optimum amounts of Omega-3 and Omega-6. Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Whole Ground Flaxseed, Vitamin E, Biotin and Kelp are used in the correct ratios required to result in an excellent skin and coat.
• Glucosamine - Aids in the formation of the major cushioning components of the joints.
• No Artificial Preservatives, Flavors or Colors.
• Does not contain Soy, Wheat, Rice, Eggs, or Dairy Products.

DAILY FEEDING & MIXING GUIDE FOR ADULT DOGS:

Weight of Dog (lbs) > Serving Size
5 15 > 1/2 - 1 cup
16 30 > 1 - 2 cups
31 50 > 2 3 cups
51 75 > 3 4 cups
76 100 > 4 5 cups
 
Note: Feeding amounts may vary by breed, activity level, temperament and climate.

INGREDIENT LISTING:
Brown Rice, Whole Chicken, Pearled Barley, Oatmeal, Chicken Meal, Potatoes, Oat Fiber, Duck, Lamb Meal, Carrots, Natural Flavor, Tomato Pomace, Canola Oil, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols-a source of vitamin E, Citric Acid) Brewers Yeast, Whole Ground Flaxseed, Lecithin, Rosemary Extract, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Dried Kelp, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Sodium Chloride, Parsley Flakes, Calcium Carbonate, Zinc Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B-12 Supplements, Ascorbic Acid (vitamin C), Taurine, Yucca Schidigera Extract, L-Lysine, Manganese Sulfate, Niacin, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Copper Proteinate, Grape Seed Oil, Copper Sulfate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Acetate, Inositol, Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Thiamin Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), D-Activated Animal Sterol (source of Vitamin D-3), Biotin, Ethylene Diamine Dihydriodide (source of Iodine), Cobalt Sulfate, Vitamin K Supplement, Sodium Selenite.
 
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS:
Crude Protein - 16.5% minimum
Crude Fat - 6.0% minimum
Crude Fiber - 5.0% maximum
Moisture - 10.0% maximum
Omega 3 Fatty Acids - 0.5% minimum
Omega 6 Fatty Acids - 3.0% minimum

Natural Balance Vegetarian Formula For Dogs is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the A.A.F.C.O. dog food nutrient profile for adult dogs.