Product Overview
At Natural Balance, we appreciate your desire to keep things simple when it comes to your pet’s nutrition. That’s why we’ve carefully crafted Limited Ingredient Diet dog food formulas for nearly two decades. While we’re always looking at opportunities improve our formulas, we only make changes when we feel it's in the best interests of your pet’s nutrition. Recently, our board-certified vetrinarians and animal nutritionists have taken great care to improve our Natural Balance® L.I.D. Limited Ingredients Diets® Duck and Potato Grain Free Dry Dog Food Formula. You can find Natural Balance online or at your local Pet Specialty Store.
Full Ingredient List
Duck, Duck Meal, Potatoes, Cassava Flour, Sweet Potatoes, Brewers Dried Yeast, Sunflower Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Potato Protein, Flaxseed, Natural Flavor, Menhaden Fish Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Salt, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Dl-methionine, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid (Source of Vitamin C), Niacin, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, D-calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Choline Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate), Citric Acid (Used As A Preservative), Rosemary Extract, Green Tea Extract, Spearmint Extract.
Calorie Content (Calculated)
ME = 3,431 kcal/kg; 370 kcal/8 oz cup Note: The calories can vary slightly over time due to naturally occurring variation in ingredients, processing and analyses.
Nutritional Statement
Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance® L.I.D. Limited Ingredient Diets® Duck and Potato Formula for Dogs is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for Adult Maintenance.
Guaranteed Analysis
| Crude Protein (Min.) | 24.0% |
| Crude Fat (Min.) | 10.0% |
| Crude Fiber (Max.) | 4.0% |
| Moisture (Max.) | 10.0% |
| Calcium (Min.) | 0.80% |
| Phosphorus (Min.) | 0.60% |
| Zinc (Min.) | 80 mg/kg |
| Vitamin E (Min.) | 50 IU/kg |
| Taurine (Min.) | 0.30%* |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids (Min.) | 0.50%* |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids (Min.) | 1.50%* |
| *Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles | |
| Weight of Adult Dog (lb) | Cups* Per Day |
|---|---|
| 10 or less lb. | Up to 1 |
| 10 - 20 lb. | 1 - 1 ½ |
| 20 - 30 lb. | 1 ½ - 2 |
| 30 - 40 lb. | 2 - 2 ½ |
| 40 - 60 lb. | 2 ½ - 3 ½ |
| 60 - 80 lb. | 3 ½ - 4 ¼ |
| 80 - 100 lb. | 4 ¼ - 5 |
*Based on a standard 8 oz measuring cup.
Adult dogs should be fed either once or twice per day. When you first start feeding Natural Balance® L.I.D. Limited Ingredient Diets® Duck & Potato Dry Dog Formula, we suggest starting with the amounts recommended in the table. Energy requirements vary with environmental conditions, temperature and activity of your dog. The amount of food should always be adjusted to suit your dog's needs.
FEEDING MANAGEMENT
We recommend that you do not add vitamins, minerals, or any other supplements, except upon the advice of a veterinarian. When switching your dog's diet, the change should be made gradually by replacing the current food with increasing portions of Natural Balance® L.I.D. Limited Ingredient Diets® Duck & Potato Dry Dog Formula. The change should be completed after 5 to 7 days. The maintenance of proper body weight is most important for your dog's health. Consult your veterinarian for specific weight recommendations for your dog.
Remember, fresh clean water should be available at all times!
