Puppies of at least 4 weeks of age can be encouraged to eat
solid food by initially mixing it with warm water (NUTRIENCE
TRANSITION PUPPY WEANING). From weaning to 16 weeks of age feed
NUTRIENCE TRANSITION PUPPY STEP ONE LARGE/GIANT BREED FOOD 3
times a day. At each meal, allow the puppies approximately 20
minutes to eat all they can, then remove the remaining portion.
From 16 weeks to 1 year (9 months for small breeds/18 months
for large breeds) continue feeding compatible NUTRIENCE JUNIOR
PUPPY FOOD. At maturity, select any one of our NUTRIENCE ADULT
DOG FOODS.
RECOMMENDED FEEDING PORTIONS:
Age
Weight of puppy
grams
cup(s)
(in months)
(kg)
(lb)
day
day
Weaning to 4 months
2 - 5
4.5 - 11
95 - 190
1/3 - 1 3/4
5 - 10
11 - 22
190 - 320
1 3/4 - 3
10 - 15
22 - 33
320 - 430
3 - 4
15 - 20
33 - 44
430 - 535
4 - 5
20 - 30
44 - 66
535 - 725
5 - 7
1 cup (250 ml - 8 oz) = 105 grams
ENERGY:
Metabolisable energy (ME Kcal/kg as served): 3800
Why should puppies eat NUTRIENCE TRANSITION
PUPPY STEP ONE large/giant breed food?
Chicken meal, hydrolysed chicken and dried egg product,
all high quality sources of protein.
Chicken fat: a high quality source of linoleic and arachidonic
essential unsaturated fatty acids, which promotes well-conditioned
skin and a shiny coat.
Lecithin: provides a high level of linoleic Omega 6 essential
fatty acids and contributes to fat digestion.
M.O.S. (Mannanoligosaccharides) helps prevent the colonization
of pathogenic bacteria from binding onto the gut walls.
F.O.S. (Fructo-oligosaccharides) exclusive nutrient source
for "good" bacteria, in association with M.O.S.,
produces a synergetic effect favouring healthy intestinal
microflora.
Contains chelated minerals for optimum assimilation of certain
special mineral compounds.
A special mix of herbs is added for optimum performance.
Yucca schidigera lowers the production of ammonia in the
stool and decreases offensive odours.
Im3: Immune Complex, which includs Ig, microencapsulated
ingredients and antioxidants, provides a resilient immune
defence system for the young animal.