Easterbrooks Large Puppy Food Salmon & Potato 2kg

Description  Large Breed Puppy food Salmon & Potato Easterbrooks Large Breed Puppy food is formulated for puppies with an expected adult weight of roughly 25kg or over. Consequently, protein and calcium levels are lower than Easterbrooks Puppy. This accounts for the longer growth period of large breed puppies. Furthermore, this reduces the chances of accelerated growth and bone development issues. Why Salmon? Salmon is a naturally rich source of Omega 3 essential fatty acids for puppies. These fatty acids have fantastic anti-inflammatory properties. As a result, they support skin, coat and joint function. In addition, the joint package of Chondroitin, Glucosamine and MSM further promotes healthy joint development. Moreover, research has shown that Omega 3 is highly concentrated in the brain. Marine Omega 3 is in the form of EPA and DHA. These have been shown to be the most beneficial for brain formation and development. Furthermore, Omega 3 in this form has been shown to help calm over excitable behaviour and anxiety. As a highly digestible protein, salmon is ideal for contributing towards healthy growth and muscle development. Similarly added vitamins and minerals help to develop a strong immune system. In addition, potato works as an easily digestible carbohydrate source. It has also proven to be helpful for dogs with a sensitive digestion. These lovely ingredients are all naturally preserved with Rosemary extract.   Large Puppy Food = Big Bite! As large puppies have big mouths, our large puppy food has a bigger than average biscuit. Approximately 20mm x 7mm for example. As a result, they are big enough to encourage proper chewing before swallowing. In addition, a large biscuit can slow down the speed at which a puppy or adult dog eats. Therefore, there is less chance of your dog gulping down air with big mouthfuls of unchewed food. Swallowing air can lead to unpleasant problems like belching and flatulence. However, there is also the much more serious risk of bloat or gastric torsion. With this in mind, the Blue Cross have an interesting article on bloat that is worth a read: Bloat in dogs | Symptoms and treatment of bloat | Blue Cross How much should you feed your large puppy? All bags of Easterbrooks Large Puppy food come with suggested feeding quantities. However, these are purely a guide. For instance, the following factors can have an effect on feeding quantities: Easterbrooks Large Breed Puppy Feeding Guide individual breed. metabolic rate. level of activity. neutering. age of the dog. sex of the dog. ambient living temperature etc. As a result, adjust feeding quantities as necessary. However, 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. Coat or skin problems can also present. Not to mention weight gain. Similarly, too little will affect their ability to maintain a healthy bodyweight. Click here if you have questions about puppy feeding: https://www.thepetexperience.co.uk/puppy-feeding/   Large Puppy Food Ingredients Salmon 36%. Potato 22%. Barley. Oats. Chicken Fat. Potato Protein. Peas. Beet Pulp 2%. Omega 3 Supplement. Minerals. Vitamins. Glucosamine (355 mg/kg), MSM (355 mg/kg), Chondroitin (250 mg/kg) Large Puppy Food Analytical Constituents Protein (Crude) 27%. Fat (Crude) 15%. Fibre (Crude) 2.5%. Ash (Crude) 5.5%. Moisture 8%. NFE 42%. Metabolisable Energy 388 kcal/100g. Omega-6 2.7%. Omega-3 0.9%. Calcium 1.1%. Phosphorus 0.7%. Nutritional Additives per Kg Vitamins: A 14,400 IU, D3 1,925 IU, E 95 IU. Trace Elements: Iron 50mg. Zinc 50 mg. Manganese 35 mg. Iodine 1 mg.   Easterbrooks large breed puppy food is also available in Vat Free 15kg bags: https://thepetexperience.co.uk/product/large-puppy-food-salmon-potato/