Ultra Premium Dry Dog Food

Natural Balance® Ultra-Premium Dry Food is the finest dog food made in America today. COMPLETE AND BALANCED FOR ALL BREEDS AND LIFE STAGES.

Product Info • Feeding Guidelines
Guaranteed Analysis
Ingredients

Natural Balance® Ultra Premium Dry Dog Food comes in 5 lb, 17 lb, and 35 lb Bags

PRODUCT INFORMATION

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, not marketing hype! 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... Again With Outstanding Results!

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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.

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, Rice, Eggs, or Dairy Products.

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DAILY FEEDING & MIXING GUIDE FOR ADULT DOGS

*Standard 8 oz. measuring cup. Note: Feeding amounts may vary by breed, activity level, temperament and climate.
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FEEDING MANAGEMENT

We recommend that you do not add vitamins, minerals or any other supplements, except upon the advice of a veterinarian. When switching your dog's diet, the change should be made gradually, by replacing the current food with increasing portions of Natural Balance® Ultra Premium dog food. The change should be completed after 3 to 5 days. The maintenance of proper body weight is most important for your dog's health. Consult your veterinarian for specific weight recommendations for your dog. Remember, fresh clean water should be available at all times!

THE PUPPY Puppies can begin nibbling on moistened Natural Balance® Ultra Premium dog food before they are weaned. From six weeks to six months, feed three times a day. Provide all the food your puppy will eat within 10 minutes. You may want to add a small amount of Natural Balance® Canned Dog Food for ease of feeding. The amount of canned dog food can be gradually decreased as the puppy matures. After six months, it is recommended to feed twice daily.

THE ADULT Adult dogs should be fed either once or twice per day. When you first start feeding Natural Balance® dry dog food, we suggest to start with the amounts recommended in the Table. Energy requirements vary with environmental conditions, temperature and activity of your dog. The amount of food should always be adjustable to suit your dog’s needs. If you would like to provide a special treat for your dog, you can add small amounts of Natural Balance® Canned Dog Food or Natural Balance® Dog Food Rolls.

THE OLDER DOG As your dog begins to age, his energy expenditure will decrease. Decreasing the amount of food accordingly will allow for the maintenance of proper body weight for less active dog. Older dogs are sometimes more reluctant to eat hard foods. Adding larger amounts of Natural Balance® Canned Dog Food or Natural Balance® Dog Food Rolls will make the most "finicky" eater enjoy his daily meals.

THE PREGNANT BITCH The bitch requires little or no increase of food during the first five weeks of pregnancy. During the remaining 3 weeks, the demand for nutrients will gradually increase and the food intake accordingly. During the seventh week, the food intake should increase by approximately 10% and by 20% during weeks 8 and 9. Many bitches experience episodes of lack of appetite during pregnancy. The addition of Natural Balance® Canned Dog Food or Natural Balance® Dog Food Rolls can many times overcome this problem.

DURING LACTATION Lactation is the most nutritionally demanding period in your dog’s life. Immediately after whelping, the nutritional demand for the bitch increases by 50% compared to the maintenance level. Nutritional requirements are dependent on the size of the bitch and the number of nursing puppies. A high digestibility and energy dense food will aid in optimum milk production. Adding larger proportions of Natural Balance® Canned Dog Food or Natural Balance® Dog Food Rolls will help stimulate the bitch’s appetite. So as not to overwhelm the digestive, the lactating bitch should be fed 3 or 4 times per day. As a guideline, we suggest the following schedule:
• After whelping, feed 50% above maintenance level-feed in 3 equal meals per day.
• During the second week, feed twice the maintenance level- feed in 3 0r 4 equal meals per day.
• During the third week, feed three times the maintenance level-feed in 3 or 4 equal meals per day.
• Gradually reduce the food intake to twice the maintenance level during the sixth week-feed in 3 equal meals per day.
• During week 7 and 8, feed 20% above maintenance levels- feed in 2 equal meals per day.

WORKING DOGS Based on the work your dog will be asked to perform, the nutritional requirements will vary accordingly. As the work load increases, the demand for protein and fat increases proportionally. Dogs in hard training will generally require twice the maintenance levels.

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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.

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GUARANTEED ANALYSIS

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.

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