| Feeding Guidelines* |
| Freshpet® Veterinary Nutrition™ is ready to serve, simply cut using the serving marks. No heating required. Cover open end and refrigerate.
Use within seven (7) days of opening. Avoid freezing for best results.
Appropriate for tube feeding or ready to eat slice and serve.
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1 - 2
weeks |
2 - 4
weeks |
4 - 6
weeks |
Long
term feeding |
| Minor surgeries, spays
& neuters, dental
prophylaxis |
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| Convalescing animals that are inappetant or having trouble maintaining proper weight |
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| Major surgeries, orthopedics |
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| *The following feeding program is recommended as a guideline only. Please refer to metabolized energy content or product packaging for specific feeding amounts. |
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| Daily Feeding Amounts |
| Dog Weight |
Daily Requirement |
| lb |
kg |
energy* |
grams/day |
pounds/day |
| 5 |
2.3 |
131 |
107 |
0.2 |
| 10 |
4.5 |
216 |
176 |
0.4 |
| 20 |
9.1 |
367 |
299 |
0.7 |
| 30 |
13.6 |
496 |
405 |
0.9 |
| 40 |
18.2 |
617 |
504 |
1.1 |
| 50 |
22.7 |
728 |
594 |
1.3 |
| 60 |
27.3 |
836 |
682 |
1.5 |
| 80 |
36.4 |
1037 |
847 |
1.9 |
| 100 |
45.5 |
1226 |
1001 |
2.2 |
| 125 |
56.8 |
1448 |
1182 |
2.6 |
| 150 |
68.2 |
1661 |
1356 |
3.0 |
Calorie content: 1225 kcal/kg; 275 kcal/half pound.
*Caloric needs based on resting energy requirements of convalescing animals. Adjustments may be made for increased activity or specific metabolic needs. |
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| Support Applications |
| Canine Maintenance & Foundation is appropriate for the
following clinical
conditions in dogs: |
Intensive Support should
NOT be fed to dogs with
the following clinical
conditions: |
• Post-surgical recovery
• Cancer therapy
• Acute gastroenteritis
• Malnutrition and weight loss
• Trauma recovery
• Any condition associated
with decreased food intake |
• Pancreatitis and
hyperlipidemia
• Renal disease
• Liver disease
• Protein-losing enteropathy
• Sensitivities to salmon,
beef, egg, chicken or turkey |
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| Ingredients |
Macro Ingredients:
Chicken liver, salmon, beef, turkey, chicken, eggs,
chicken broth.
Micro Ingredients:
Vitamins and Minerals (calcium sulfate, dicalcium phosphate,
potassium chloride, choline chloride, zinc proteinate, vitamin E
supplement, iron proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc oxide, copper
proteinate, copper sulfate, niacin, manganese proteinate,
calcium pantothenate, biotin, riboflavin supplement, vitamin A
supplement, manganous oxide, thiamine mononitrate, vitamin
B12 supplement, calcium iodate, vitamin D3 supplement,
pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, menadione sodium
bisulfite complex (source of vitamin K activity), sodium
selenite), carrageenan, calcium lactate, dextrose, lactic acid,
salt, guar gum, inulin, dried celery, green tea extract, lemon
juice, taurine.
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| Guaranteed Analysis |
Crude Protein (Min.) ...................................................... 10.0%
Crude Fat (Min.) ............................................................. 7.0%
Crude Fiber (Max.) ....................................................... 0.05%
Moisture (Max.) ............................................................ 76.0%
Ash (Max.) ...................................................................... 3.0%
Arginine (Min.) .............................................................. 0.65%
Lysine (Min.)................................................................. 0.00%
Methionine (Min.).......................................................... 0.00%
Vitamin E (Min.) .........................................................40 IU/kg
*Taurine (Min.).............................................................. 0.05%
*Glutamine (Min.) ......................................................... 0.00%
*Omega 3 Fatty Acids (Min.) ........................................ 0.25%
*Omega 6 Fatty Acids (Min.) .......................................... 0.60%
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.
Animal feeding tests using Association of American Feed Control
Officials (AAFCO) procedures substantiate that Freshpet® Veterinary
Nutrition™ Canine Maintenance & Foundation formula provides complete and
balanced nutrition for growth and maintenance of dogs. Use only as
directed by your veterinarian.
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| Average Nutrient Composition |
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As Fed |
Dry Matter |
| Crude Protein, % |
10.0 |
38.46 |
Carbohydrate (NFE), %
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4.64 |
17.85 |
Crude Fat, %
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7.0 |
26.92 |
| Crude Fiber, % |
0.05 |
0.19 |
| Calcium, % |
0.51 |
1.96 |
| Phosphorus, % |
0.34 |
1.31 |
| Sodium, % |
0.23 |
0.88 |
| Potassium, % |
0.28 |
1.08 |
Chloride, %
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0.38 |
1.46 |
Magnesium, %
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0.019 |
0.07 |
| Taurine, % |
0.08 |
0.31 |
| Vitamin E, IU/kg |
40 |
153.85 |
Total omega-6, %
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0.55 |
2.12 |
| Total omega-3, % |
0.35 |
1.35 |
| Omega 6:3 ratio |
1.5:1 |
1.5:1 |
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Metabolizable
Energy kcal/kg |
1225 |
275 kcal/
half pound |
*Dry Matter calculations based on actual product
samples at 74% moisture content. |
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