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Puppy Large Breed (formerly Canine Growth Large Breed) Science Plan* NUTRITIONAL CHARACTERISTICS (Compared to Science Plan* Puppy) Energy density – reduced Fat – reduced Calcium and phosphorus – reduced L-Carnitine – supplemented INDICATIONS Science Plan* Puppy Large Breed with Chicken is formulated to meet all the nutritional requirements of a puppy that will grow to over 25kg when adult. It should be fed from weaning until 12months old, at which time most growth plate closure will have occurred. At 12 months old it is recommended that the puppy should be switched to Science Plan* Adult Large Breed. Objectives – 1. To avoid overfeeding and the excessive intake of energy and/or calcium which can result in skeletal disorders. 2. To produce more muscle, greater bone mass and stronger bones in large breed puppies, – benefits which have been shown to result from L-carnitine supplementation. Science Plan Canine Large Breed with Chicken also contains a Superior Antioxidant Formula to reduce oxidative cell damage. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR 1. Cats. 2. Pregnant or lactating bitches, because of its lower energy density and lower calcium content (compared to Science Plan Puppy). Pregnant or lactating bitches should be fed Science Plan Puppy or Science Plan Puppy Mini. FEEDING GUIDE LARGE BREED PUPPIES Please refer to the table opposite. Many factors such as environmental conditions, activity level, and individual variation (temperament, stress) can affect the amount of food needed. The owner should monitor body weight and condition, and adjust the quantity fed depending upon veterinary recommendation. Science Plan Puppy Large Breed should not be supplemented because additional food and supplements may upset the nutritional balance. In particular calcium supplements are contraindicated. Fresh water should be available at all times. AVERAGE NUTRIENT CONTENTS: SCIENCE PLAN PUPPY LARGE BREED WITH CHICKEN – DRY As fed Dry matter1 per 100 kcal ME2 Protein 27.5% 29.7% 8.0g Fat 9.8% 10.6% 2.8g Carbohydrate (NFE) 46.6% 50.4% 13.5g Fibre (crude) 2.7% 2.9% 0.8g Moisture 7.5% – 2.2g Calcium 0.93% 1.01% 270mg Phosphorus 0.74% 0.80% 214mg Sodium 0.32% 0.35% 93mg Potassium 0.61% 0.66% 177mg Magnesium 0.10% 0.11% 29mg Omega-3 fatty acids 0.51% 0.55% 148mg Omega-6 fatty acids 3.19% 3.45% 925mg L-Carnitine 290mg/kg 314mg/kg 8mg Vitamin A 12,670 IU/kg 13,697 IU/kg 367 IU Vitamin D 555 IU/kg 600 IU/kg 16 IU Vitamin E 600 mg/kg 649 mg/kg 17mg Vitamin C 70mg/kg 76mg/kg 2.0mg Beta-carotene 1.5mg/kg 1.6mg/kg 0.04mg METABOLISABLE ENERGY3 kcal/100g 345 373 kJ/100g 1,443 1,561 Target urinary pH 6.8 – 7.2 INGREDIENTS with Chicken (minimum Chicken 25%; minimum Chicken and Turkey combined 33 %): Ground maize, chicken and turkey meal, maize gluten meal, dried beet pulp, chicken digest, vegetable oil, flaxseed, animal fat, potassium chloride, salt, L-lysine hydrochloride, vitamin E supplement, L-carnitine supplement, choline chloride, L-tryptophan, monocalcium phosphate, vitamin C supplement, zinc oxide, ferrous sulphate, manganous oxide, copper sulphate, beta-carotene supplement, calcium iodate, sodium selenite, vitamin A supplement, D-activated animal sterol (source of vitamin D3), niacin, thiamin, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, folic acid, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement. Contains EU approved antioxidant. PACKAGING Bags: 1kg, 3kg,, 7.5 kg and 15 kg 1, 2, 3 For footnotes see page following Formula Types FEEDING GUIDE FOR LARGE BREED PUPPIES (puppies that will grow to over 25kg when adult) For simplicity this table shows the average daily amounts of Science Plan* Puppy Large Breed to feed to puppies, rather than ranges. These amounts should be adjusted to achieve/maintain optimal body weight, and should be fed as 2-4 meals per day (the number may decrease with age). The amount required per day by individual puppies typically varies by ±16%, e.g. a 4 month old, 15 kg puppy may require between 325 and 450 grams per day of Science Plan Puppy Large Breed. PUPPY BODY WEIGHT & DAILY AMOUNT OF PUPPY LARGE BREED 2 MONTHS 3 MONTHS 4 MONTHS 6 MONTHS 10 MONTHS BREED Adult Actual Dry Actual Dry Actual Dry Actual Dry Actual Dry TYPE Body Puppy grams Puppy grams Puppy grams Puppy grams Puppy grams Weight Weight (oz) Weight (oz) Weight (oz) Weight (oz) Weight (oz) kg (lb) kg kg kg kg kg Medium25 (55) 5.3 210 (7.4) 9.1 320 (11.3) 12.7 340 (12.0) 17.1 425 (15.0) 22.9 400 (14.1) 30 (66) 6.2 240 (8.5) 10.7 360 (12.7) 14.8 380 (13.4) 20.0 480 (16.9) 26.5 450 (15.9) Large 35 (77) 7.0 260 (9.2) 12.3 400 (14.1) 16.8 420 (14.8) 22.8 530 (18.7) 29.8 495 (17.5) 40 (88) 7.7 280 (9.9) 13.4 425 (15.0) 18.6 455 (16.0) 25.6 575 (20.3) 33.6 535 (18.9) 45 (99) 8.3 295 (10.4) 14.5 450 (15.9) 20.2 485 (17.1) 28.4 625 (22.0) 37.4 580 (20.5) 50 (110) 8.8 310 (10.9) 15.4 475 (16.8) 21.6 510 (18.0) 31.0 665 (23.5) 41.0 625 (22.0) 55 (121) 9.2 320 (11.3) 16.2 490 (17.3) 22.9 530 (18.7) 33.6 705 (24.9) 44.6 665 (23.5) 60 (132) 9.6 330 (11.6) 16.8 505 (17.8) 24.0 550 (19.4) 36.0 745 (26.3) 48.0 695 (24.5) Giant 65 (143) 10.2 345 (12.2) 17.7 525 (18.5) 25.1 570 (20.10) 38.7 785 (27.7) 51.7 740(26.1) 70 (154) 10.8 360 (12.7) 18.6 545 (19.2) 26.0 585 (20.6) 41.3 825 (29.1) 55.3 780 (27.5) 75 (165) 12.0 390 (13.8) 19.5 565 (19.9) 27.0 600 (21.20) 43.9 865 (30.5) 62.0 850 (30.0) 80 (176) 12.8 410 (14.5) 20.5 585 (20.6) 28.0 615 (21.70) 45.8 890 (31.4) 67.5 900 (31.7) 85 (187) 13.5 430 (15.2) 21.3 605 (21.3) 29.0 635 (22.4) 48.0 925 (32.6) 72.6 950 (33.5)
