Give your puppy the nutrition he needs to get a great start in life with Purina Pro Plan Brand Dog Food Puppy Small Breed Chicken and Rice Formula dry puppy food. This formula is high in protein, including chicken as the first ingredient, to meet the needs of highly active small dogs. With no artificial colors or flavors, every ingredient is carefully selected for a specific nutritional or functional purpose, giving your puppy specialized nutrition to meet his needs at his current life stage. With its bite-sized kibble, this puppy food helps to make chewing easier for your small dog, and the highly digestible formula promotes nutrient availability and absorption so your puppy can get the most out of every serving. Real poultry in this small breed puppy food helps provide for your dog's protein needs. Make this super-premium dry puppy food part of your small breed companion's daily diet, and give him the taste that keeps his belly happy at mealtime.
Key Benefits
- High in protein to meet the needs of highly active small dogs. Real chicken is the first ingredient
- Complete and balanced puppy food fortified with guaranteed live probiotics for digestive and immune health. Used to be known as FOCUS Chicken and Rice Formula
- DHA from omega-rich fish oil nourishes brain and vision development. Antioxidants support a puppy's developing immune system
- Calcium, phosphorus and other minerals build strong bones and teeth. Vitamin A and omega-6 fatty acids to nourish skin and coat
- Formulated for puppies under 20 pounds at maturity. Bite-sized kibble makes chewing easier for small dogs
Ingredients
Chicken, Corn Protein Meal, Poultry By-Product Meal, Rice, Whole Grain Wheat, Beef Fat Preserved With Mixed-Tocopherols, Corn Germ Meal, Dried Egg Product, Natural Flavor, Fish Meal, Fish Oil, Mono And Dicalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Soybean Oil, Choline chloride, MINERALS [Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, 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), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Biotin (Vitamin B-7)], Magnesium Sulfate, Dl-Methionine, Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product, L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, Garlic Oil.
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (Min)...33.0%, Crude Fat (Min)...20.0%, Crude Fiber (Max)...3.0%, Moisture (Max)...12.0%, Linoleic Acid (Min)...1.8%, 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)...2.0%, Bacillus coagulans* (Min)...600 million CFU/lb *Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.
Calorie Content
4,311 kcal/kg, 482 kcal/cup
Feeding Instructions
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. Nestlé Purina Research indicates that avoiding overfeeding of puppies may help their development. Maintaining ideal body condition is key to encouraging proper growth in all puppies, especially large breeds. The indicated amounts are only a guideline. If your puppy becomes overweight, a reduction of your puppy’s daily food intake may be appropriate. You may wish to consult your veterinarian about a weight control program. FEEDING FOR REPRODUCTION: 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.
