Eagle Pack Super Premium Dog Food Large & Giant Breed Puppy Formula (16.5 lbs.)
'Nutritionally controls the critical growth period from weaning to 18 months of age through proper balance of protein, fat, calcium, phosphorus, and digestibility.Enhances the long term wellness of the adult dog through the Wellness For Life Nutrition Program.Glucosamine: To supplement this naturally occurring joint nutrient.The Three Primary Antioxidants: Higher levels than the other Eagle Pack formulas. A long term aid to a healthy immune system.Omega Health: Omega 6:3 fatty acid levels enhance coat and skin health.Digestive Enzymes: To aid in digestion and nutrient absorption.Inulin: A natural source of soluble fiber. To aid in promoting a healthy digestive system.More Than a Decade of Nutritional Expertise in Formulating Large and Giant Breed DietsIn 1990 Eagle Pack was presented with the statistical results of a national survey among owners of 3,000 large and giant breed dogs. The survey focused on three bone growth problems--HOD, OCD, and Pano--and was conducted by professor/breeder and canine consultant Linda Arndt of Blackwatch Kennels. Armed with this data, results of feeding trials, and the knowledge that a leading text Small Animal Clinical Nutrition III lists these three problems under nutritional issues, and not under generic diseases, Eagle Pack set out to develop the first formula specifically for large and giant breed puppies and adults.A Formula is BornThe key to the correct formulation in their researched opinion was to create a highly digestible diet, then balance digestibility and protein (amino acid) levels with metabolizable energy, calcium, and phosphorus levels. The challenge was to provide balanced growth of skeletal structure, cartilage, and muscle in the growing puppy and then to maintain the long term wellness of the adult.The ResultsThe diet was test fed extensively by large and giant dog breeders. Puppies were fed the diet from weaning to 18 months of age. There were no reported cases of the three bone problems. Armed with these results, Large & Giant Breed Formula was introduced. Now, over a decade later, their success in maintaining the long term wellness of these breeds has been outstanding.Choosing a FormulaSince 1990, other companies have introduced their versions of large and giant breed diets. Some are higher in protein, some are higher or lower in calcium. None are as highly digestible. How then does the caring pet owner select from the many brands available? Pick the formula that involved leading breeders and the knowledge of a nutritional consultant specific to the breed. Know that a family owned company was the first to care and the first to respond. And finally, select the formula that has the longest track record of being fed to these breeds--Eagle Pack is not experimenting on your dog. That diet is Large & Giant Breed Puppy Formula.Seeking PerfectionRecent research shows that wheat has risen on the list of ingredients causing allergies and food intolerance. Owners of large and gian