Natural Balance has taken the time to listen to you, the dog owner, the breeder, nutritionist, trainer, handler, kennel-owner and veterinarian. The result is a dog food based on proven scientific facts. Nothing about this formula has been overlooked! The ingredients, the sources of those ingredients, the nutritional value, the palatability, the effect on the stool, the effect on the coat.

Natural Balance Ultra-Premium 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. Natural Balance Ultra Premium is for all breeds and all life stages. This formula has been tested on pregnant bitches, countless litters of puppies, maturing pups through fully developed adults, as well as our beloved senior dogs.

REASONS YOU SHOULD BE FEEDING YOUR DOG NATURAL BALANCE:

• Fresh Chicken, Fresh Duck, New Zealand Lamb Meal - Premium quality meats (no by-products) from USDA approved plants and New Zealand Lamb Meal. 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.
• 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.
• No Artificial Preservatives, Flavors or Colors.
• Does not contain Soy, Wheat, 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 
 
*Standard 8 oz. measuring cup. Note: Feeding amounts may vary by breed, activity level, temperament and climate.

INGREDIENT LISTING:
Chicken, Brown Rice, Duck, Lamb Meal, Oatmeal, Pearled Barley, Potatoes, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols-a source of Vitamin E, Citric Acid, and Rosemary Extract), Natural Flavor, Tomato Pomace, Canola Oil, Brewers Yeast, Lecithin, Choline Chloride, Carrots, Potassium Chloride, Whole Ground Flaxseed, Dried Kelp, Salt, 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, Copper Sulfate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Acetate, Inositol, Folic Acid (Vitamin B, 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, Menadione Sodium Bisulfate Complex (source of Vitamin K activity), Sodium Selenite.
 
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS:
Crude Protein: 23.0% minimum
Crude Fat: 13.0% minimum
Crude Fiber: 3.0% maximum
Moisture: 10.0% maximum
Omega 3 Fatty Acids: 0.5% minimum
Omega 6 Fatty Acids: 3.0% minimum
 
Natural Balance is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the A.A.F.C.O. dog food nutrient profile for all life stages.