Purina Pro Plan Development Shredded Blend Chicken & Rice Formula Puppy Dog Food

Chicken, rice, poultry by-product meal, corn protein meal, beef fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols, soybean meal, whole grain wheat, whole grain corn, corn germ meal, dried egg product, natural flavor, dried yeast, glycerin, fish meal, fish oil, calcium carbonate, mono and dicalcium phosphate, soybean oil, salt, potassium chloride, MINERALS [zinc proteinate, ferrous sulfate, manganese proteinate, copper proteinate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite], VITAMINS [Vitamin E supplement, niacin (Vitamin B-3), Vitamin A supplement, calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), thiamine mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Vitamin B-12 supplement, riboflavin supplement (Vitamin B-2), pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), folic acid (Vitamin B-9), Vitamin D-3 supplement, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (Vitamin K), biotin (Vitamin B-7), dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product, garlic oil. G448923

Crude Protein (Min.) 28.0%
Crude Fat (Min.) 18.0%
Crude Fiber (Max.) 3.0%
Moisture (Max.) 12.0%
Linoleic Acid (Min.) 1.6%
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) (Min.) 0.1%
Calcium (Ca) (Min.) 1.1%
Phosphorus (P) (Min.) 0.9%
Vitamin A (Min.) 15,000 IU/kg
Vitamin E (Min.) 100 IU/kg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids* (Min.) 1.8%
Bacillus Coagulans* (Min.) 600 million CFU/lb
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.

Puppies start to nibble solid foods at 3-4 weeks of age. Keep moistened Pro Plan available at all times. Allow your puppy to eat at will until fully weaned (6-8 weeks). After weaning, Pro Plan can be fed moistened or dry. For best results, develop a regular feeding schedule such as three small meals a day for younger puppies. You can gradually reduce to one feeding in the morning and one in the evening as your puppy ages. The routine should not vary. As puppies near adulthood, their calorie needs may drop, and your puppy may begin leaving some food in the bowl. Don't misinterpret this as an indication of dislike for the food. Instead, begin offering less so your puppy doesn't overeat and stays in ideal body condition.

Feeding for production: Pro Plan provides the extra nutrition needed by reproducing females in stages of gestation and lactation. Food consumption may vary during gestation, so feed the amount needed to maintain the pregnant female's ideal body condition. Food intake may double or even quadruple during lactation.

Making the switch to Po Plan: Although you'll be anxious to see the difference Pro Plan can make in your dog, please allow 7-10 days to ease the transition from your dog's current food. Each day, simply feed a little less of the previous food and a little more Pro Plan until you're feeding Pro Plan exclusively. This gradual transition will help avoid dietary upsets. Contains a source of live (viable) naturally occurring microorganisms. Provide adequate fresh water in a clean container daily. For your pet's health, see your veterinarian regularly.