Specific – Puppy Large & Giant Breeds
Description
Large and giant breeds have very special needs when it comes to nutrition.
Many large and giant breed puppies are predisposed to grow too fast resulting in a range of problems in later life – and the wrong sort of nutrition can worsen that.
SPECIFIC™ Large and giant breed puppy food is formulated with moderate energy and calcium content to support the development of healthy joints and skeleton and reduce the risk of accelerated growth or weight gain.
For large breed puppies over 25kg adult weight.
Available in 1kg, 4kg and 12kg bags.
Why choose Puppy Large & Giant Breed?
- It has reduced calcium levels, adjusted for the needs of large and giant breeds.
- Moderate energy levels to control rate of growth and help prevent obesity.
- It contains high levels of Omega-3 from fish supporting brain and eye development and development of healthy coat, skin and joints.
- Beet pulp as a source of fermentable fibres to support beneficial microflora and intestinal health
- Added psyllium husk absorbs water, firming up stools and helping your dog’s digestion.
Feeding guide in grams per day
| Weight in kg | Younger Puppy* | Older Puppy** | Adult |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 220 | 165 | 110 |
| 7.5 | 295 | 225 | 150 |
| 10 | 370 | 275 | 185 |
| 15 | 500 | 375 | 250 |
| 20 | 620 | 465 | 310 |
| 25 | 735 | 550 | 365 |
| 30 | 840 | 630 | 420 |
| 40 | 1045 | 780 | 520 |
| 50 | 1235 | 925 | 615 |
| 60 | 1415 | 1060 | 705 |
| 70 | 1585 | 1190 | 795 |
| 80 | 1755 | 1315 | 875 |
| 90 | 1915 | 1435 | 960 |
* 0-50% of adult weight
** 51-100% of adult weight
The daily requirement may vary depending on factors such as breed, environment, season and activity level. We recommend that you monitor your pet and adjust the feeding amount to fit their individual needs.
Ingredients
Wheat, maize protein, fish meal, beet pulp, pork fat, animal protein hydrolysate, minerals, vitamins and trace elements (including chelated trace elements), egg powder, fish oil, lysine, psyllium husk, methionine, threonine, tryptophan, taurine, rosemary extract. With natural antioxidants (tocopherols and vitamin C).
Contains no added artificial colours or flavourings.
| Nutrient | Contents per 100 g | Contents per MJ |
|---|---|---|
| Metabolisable Energy kJ | 1525 | – |
| Metabolisable Energy kcal | 365 | – |
| Protein g (crude) | 26.3 | 17.2 |
| Fat g (crude) | 10.2 | 6.7 |
| Carbohydrate g (NFE) | 47.1 | 30.9 |
| Fibre g (crude) | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| Calcium g | 0.79 | 0.52 |
| Phosphorus g | 0.72 | 0.47 |
| Sodium g | 0.25 | 0.16 |
| Taurine g | 0.48 | 0.32 |
| Omega-3 fatty acids g | 0.57 | 0.37 |
| EPA g | 0.18 | 0.11 |
| DHA g | 0.2 | 0.13 |
| Ratio n-3:n-6 | 1:3 | 1:3 |
| Water g | 8.5 | – |