Dr Gary's Best Breed Chicken & Quinoa Recipe Freeze Dried Dog Food

Give your furry friend the best with Dr. Gary's Best Breed Chicken Recipe Freeze Dried Dog Food. Made with nutrient-rich, raw ingredients, this complete and balanced formula promotes a long and healthy life for your pet. Convenient and just like the diets from 25 years ago. Give your dog everything they need for an energetic and happy life!

Why We Love It:

• Protein from chicken supports lean muscle growth & development.
• Nutritious chicken liver naturally supplies many critical vitamins and materials
• Green-lipped mussel sustainably raised of the pristine shores of New Zealand and supply many health promoting nutrients.
• Salmon oil rich in the omega-3 fatty acids needed for skin and coat health.
• Wholesome vegetables provide very healthful sources for digestive tract health.
• Whole eggs have a complete amino acid profile and are a highly digestible protein source.
• Quinoa is a gluten-free superfood packed with protein, zinc, fiber and folate.
  

Feeding Guidelines:

When being used as a balanced diet

When being used as a topper

reconstituted food feeding guide
1 ounce of freeze-dried food requires 2 ounces of water to reconstitute. Texture will depend
on the amount of time food and water is mixed together. To completely re-hydrate, leave
the food soak in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours

feeding without soaking in water
If you choose not to re-hydrate the food it is very important to have plenty of fresh, clean water available.

** This is only a guide. Optimal feeding amounts may vary based on your dog’s activity level, age, breed, and environment. See your veterinarian for all health-related issues. Standard 8 oz. cup.

Note: Puppies may require up to twice the amounts shown, and nursing/pregnant mothers up to 3 times the amounts shown. Ask your veterinarian if you are unsure.

Best Breed Beef Recipe food is formulated to meet the nutritional level established by the AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages, including growth of large size dogs (70 lbs. or more as an adult).

Chicken, Ground Chicken bones, Chicken Liver, Quinoa, Dried Eggs, Sunflower Seeds, Flaxseeds, Apple, Sweet Potato, Salmon Oil, New Zealand Green Mussels, Carrot, Spinach, Chicken Cartilage, Dicalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Inulin, Vitamin E Supplement, Mixed Tocopherols (a preservative), Organic Blueberries, Organic Cranberries, Organic Pumpkin, Organic Broccoli, Organic Kelp, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Taurine, Calcium Carbonate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Niacin Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium animalis Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus reuteri Fermentation Product.

Contains a source of live naturally occurring microorganisms.

Crude Protein (Minimum) 38.0%
Crude Fat (Minimum) 28.0%
Crude Fiber (Maximum) 4.8%
Moisture (Maximum) 8.0%
Omega-3 Fatty Acids (Minimum) 1.0%
Glucosamine* (Minimum) 1000 mg/kg
Chondroitin* (Minimum) 800 mg/kg
Total Microorganism* (Minimum) 40 million CFU/lb

(Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium animalis, Lactobacillus reuteri)
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.

Calorie Content:
ME (As Fed): 4,565 kcal / kg | 274 kcal / cup

When being used as a balanced diet: Body Weight (lbs.) / Amount Per Day** 

Under 5 lbs. (Under 2.3 kg)< 1 cup
6 – 15 lbs. (2.7 kg – 6.8 kg) - 1 – 2 1/4 cups
16 – 25 lbs. (7.3 kg – 11.3 kg) - 2 1/4 – 2 3/4 cups
26 – 40 lbs. (11.8 kg – 18.1 kg) - 2 3/4 – 3 1/4 cups
41 – 60 lbs. (18.6 kg – 27.2 kg) - 3 1/4 – 4 3/4 cups
61 – 80 lbs. (27.7 kg – 36.3 kg) - 4 3/4 – 5 1/2 cups
81 – 100 lbs. (36.7 kg – 45.4 kg) - 5 1/2 – 6 3/4 cups
Over 100 lbs. (over 45.4 kg) - add 1/2 cup for every 10 lbs. (4.5 kg) of body weight.

When being used as a topper:
Body Weight (lbs.) / Amount Per Day** 
Up to 20 lbs. (9.1 kg) - 1/4 cup
21 – 40 lbs. (9.5 kg – 18.1 kg) - 1/2 cup
Over 40 lbs. (over 18.1 kg) - 3/4 cup

Reconstituted food feeding guide: 1 ounce of freeze-dried food requires 2 ounces of water to reconstitute. Texture will depend on the amount of time food and water is mixed together. To completely re-hydrate, leave the food soak in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours. feeding without soaking in water. If you choose not to re-hydrate the food it is very important to have plenty of fresh, clean water available.** This is only a guide. Optimal feeding amounts may vary based on your dog’s activity level, age, breed, and environment. See your veterinarian for all health-related issues. Standard 8 oz. cup.

Note: Puppies may require up to twice the amounts shown, and nursing/pregnant mothers up to 3 times the amounts shown. Ask your veterinarian if you are unsure.

Best Breed Beef Recipe food is formulated to meet the nutritional level established by the AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages, including growth of large size dogs (70 lbs. or more as an adult).