Easterbrooks Adult Large Breed Chicken & Rice 15kg Breeder Pack/Working Dog Food

Description Large Bite Dog Food Large breed dogs can benefit from a ‘big bite’ food. Large Breeds are generally considered to be dogs with an adult weight of approximately 25kg or over. Dogs of this size tend to have a number of requirements/concerns in common. For instance a larger biscuit promotes chewing in their big mouths. As a result this can help slow down the rate of ingestion and therefore help to reduce the amount of air swallowed. Consequently the risk of bloat* can be reduced. Furthermore large breeds are more prone to hip and elbow problems as well as ligament issues. Similarly, large dogs have a tendency to age quicker and are prone to heart issues. To help address these areas of concern, Easterbrooks large bite food has an adapted kibble size of approximately 20mm x 10mm. Compared to an average size dog biscuit, this is quite big and encourages the dog to chew instead of swallowing biscuits whole. In addition, a joint package of Chondroitin, Glucosamine and MSM helps to support joint function. Therefore the dog is able to move freely and be more active for longer. As a result, their weight is better managed which in turn takes pressure off the heart and joints. Finally added Omega 3 helps to reduce inflammation in general whilst supporting a healthy skin and coat. Depending on the breed, adult large bite dog food can normally be fed from about 15 months old. The larger the breed, the longer they will stay on large puppy food. For instance a Great Dane could stay on puppy food up to 2 years old. If you think your dog still needs puppy food, take a look at our Easterbrooks Large Breed Puppy Food: https://www.thepetexperience.co.uk/product/large-puppy-food/   Simple & Digestible Ingredients Chicken and Rice have been go-to ingredients for dogs for many years. Chicken is a nutrient rich, lean protein source, full of essential amino acids. In addition it provides important vitamins and minerals including B-Vitamins as well as Iron. Similarly, rice is an easily digestible carbohydrate source that can be beneficial for big dogs with a sensitive digestion. Our Large Bite dog food wraps all this nutrition and goodness into a complete and tasty biscuit! Feeding Guidelines All bags of Easterbrooks large bite dog food come with suggested feeding quantities. However, these are purely a guide. For instance, the following factors can have an affect on feeding quantities: individual breed. metabolic rate. level of activity. neutering. age. sex. ambient living temperature etc. As a result, adjust feeding quantities as necessary. No matter how good a food is, too much is no good! For example, over feeding will usually lead to poor digestion and soft poo. Not to mention weight gain. Similarly, too little will affect their ability to maintain a healthy bodyweight. Easterbrooks large bite Breeder Packs are designed for households with multiple dogs or working/sporting dogs. If you do not have working dogs, reduce suggested feeding quantities by about 10%.  In addition, Breeder Packs are Vat Free so can be a more cost effective way to feed your dogs.   Easterbrooks Large Bite Dog Food Ingredients Chicken 37%, Rice 27%, Barley, Oats, Beet Pulp 2%, Brewer’s Yeast, Omega 3, Minerals, Glucosamine (355 mg/kg), MSM (335 mg/kg), Chondroitin Sulphate (250 mg/kg) Large Bite Dog Food Analytical Constituents Protein (Crude) 25%, Fat (Crude) 14%, Fibre (Crude) 3%, Ash (Crude) 6%, Moisture 8%, NFE 44%, Metabolisable Energy 377 kcal/100g, Omega 6 Fatty Acids 2.9%,Omega 3 Fatty Acids 0.5%, Calcium 1.3%, Phosphorus 0.8% Nutritional Additives Per Kg Vitamins: A 14,400 IU, D3 1,925 IU, Biotin 145 mcg Trace Elements: Iron 50mg, Zinc 50 mg, Manganese 35 mg, Copper 12 mg, Iodine 1 mg   For information on bloat from the Blue Cross, click here: http://shorturl.at/ioxEH