Carna4 Easy-Chew Venison Dog Food variety is whole food nutrition for all life stages of your dog customized with a slightly softer, smaller nugget – perfect for the little mouths of puppies and small breeds, as well as older dogs that have trouble with chewing. Carna4’s delicious air-dried nuggets are highly digestible and so densely packed with whole foods that you may need to feed 10-15% less per day than you are used to. Our venison formula is loaded with pastured New Zealand venison. New Zealand has some of the cleanest agriculture in the world and is a BSE-free country. We also include whole produce and our amazing mix of certified organic sprouted seeds that have been germinated to unleash a POWERHOUSE of NUTRIENTS naturally, to support your dog’s intestinal health, energy, skin and coat. We then quick-bake & gently dry it to give your dog bio-available vitamins and minerals, without synthetic additives of any kind. No vitamin pre-mix needed nor added, ever.
Like all Carna4 formulas, our fresh food ingredients provide your dog a clean, complete whole foods diet that is every-day-easy. Perfect for alternating with a raw or home-cooked diet. Our sprouted seed mix offers a wealth of super-nutrients, including very high levels of naturally occurring antioxidants and Omega-3 fatty acids, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and billions of CFUs of probiotics to levels far exceeding AAFCO standards.
And thanks to our sprouted seeds, all our Carna4 formulas are LOW GLYCEMIC and LOW GLUTEN – ideal for sensitive dogs. We use only 100% true food and you can easily pronounce the name of every ingredient in Carna4 because every one is grown only on Canadian, American, and New Zealand farms. No synthetics, no byproducts, no meals, no fillers, no protein concentrates, just REAL FOOD for your dog.
Ingredients
Venison, venison liver, eggs, ground organic sprouted barley seed, herring, perch, salmon, sweet potato, ground fava beans, ground organic sprouted flaxseed, ground organic sprouted lentils, ground organic sprouted peas, potato starch, apples, carrots, sea salt, kelp, baking soda….Nothing Else.
We test every batch of Carna4 for 15 different pathogens and toxins. Nothing leaves our bakery until it is checked thoroughly for safety.
Guaranteed Analysis
Carna4 Hand Crafted Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages – but offers much more. In fact, our nutrient content exceeds AAFCO requirements in all cases. You can see for yourself in the following table:
THE DATA IN THIS TABLE REPRESENTS OUR MOST RECENT TEST RESULTS OF OUR FOOD. THERE MAY BE SMALL VARIANCES COMPARED TO THE INFORMATION ON THE PRINTED BAGS YOU PURCHASE AS WE CONTINUALLY MAKE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE QUALITY OF OUR INGREDIENTS.
| NUTRIENT | Carna4 Lamb (min. per kg – as fed) | Carna4 Goat (min. per kg – as fed) | Carna4 Venison (min. per kg – as fed) | AAFCO Growth (min. per kg – as fed) | AAFCO Adult (min. per kg – as fed) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crude Protein | 29% | 29% | 29% | 20.2% | 18% |
| Crude Fat | 15% | 15% | 15% | 7.4% | 5.5% |
| Crude Fiber | 4% (max) | 4% (max) | 4% (max) | n/a | n/a |
| Moisture | 10% (max) | 10% (max) | 10% (max) | n/a | n/a |
| Taurine | 0.18% | 0.19% | 0.15% | n/a | n/a |
| NUTRIENT | Carna4 Lamb (min. per kg – as fed) | Carna4 Goat (min. per kg – as fed) | Carna4 Venison (min. per kg – as fed) | AAFCO Growth (min. per kg – as fed) | AAFCO Adult (min. per kg – as fed) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatty Acids | |||||
| Linoleic Acid | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 1.17% | 1.0% |
| Omega-3s | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | n/a | n/a |
| Omega-6s | 3.5% | 3.6% | 2.9% | n/a | n/a |
| Minerals & Essential Nutrients | |||||
| Calcium | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.45% |
| Copper | 14 mg | 14 mg | 14 mg | 11.2 mg | 6.6 mg |
| Iodine | 2.1 mg | 2.1 mg | 2.5 mg | 0.90 mg | .90 mg |
| Iron | 120 mg | 130 mg | 160 mg | 79 mg | 36 mg |
| Magnesium | 0.12% | 0.14% | 0.1% | 0.05% | 0.05% |
| Manganese | 26 mg | 26 mg | 25 mg | 6.5 mg | 4.50 mg |
| Phosphorous | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Ca:P Ratio | 1.6:1 | 1.6:1 | 1.3:1 | 1:1 | 1:1 |
| Potassium | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Sodium | 0.33% | 0.33% | 0.33% | 0.27% | 0.07% |
| Zinc | 195 mg | 200 mg | 175 mg | 90 mg | 72 mg |
| NUTRIENT | Carna4 Lamb (min. per kg – as fed) | Carna4 Goat (min. per kg – as fed) | Carn4 Venison (min. per kg – as fed) | AAFCO Growth (min. per kg – as fed) | AAFCO Adult (min. per kg – as fed) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamins | |||||
| Vitamin A | 15,000 IU | 15,000 IU | 15,00 IU | 4,500 IU | 4,500 IU |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 6.9 mg | 6.9 mg | 11.0 mg | 2.0 mg | 2.0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 6.7 mg | 6.7 mg | 6.7 mg | 4.7 mg | 4.7 mg |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 40 mg | 40 mg | 58 mg | 12.2 mg | 12.2 mg |
| Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) | 24 mg | 24 mg | 25 mg | 10.8 mg | 10.8 mg |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) | 7.0 mg | 7.0 mg | 8.0 mg | 1.3 mg | 1.3 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22 mg | 0.23 mg | 0.26 mg | 0.03 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Choline | 1,900 mg | 1,920 mg | 2,000 mg | 1,224mg | 1,224 mg |
| Vitamin D | 1,200 IU | 1,200 IU | 1,400 IU | 450 IU | 450 IU |
| Vitamin E | 360 IU | 360 IU | 350 IU | 45 IU | 45 IU |
| NUTRIENT | Carna4 Lamb (min. per kg – as fed) | Carna4 Goat (min. per kg – as fed) | Carna Venison (min. per kg – as fed) | AAFCO Growth (min. per kg – as fed) | AAFCO Adult (min. per kg – as fed) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Probiotics (Microorganisms) | 18 billion cfu | 18 billion cfu | 18 billion cfu | n/a | n/a |
| Prebiotics | |||||
| Fructooligosaccharide (FOS) | 10,240 mg | 10,240 mg | 8,500 mg | n/a | n/a |
| Mannooligosaccharides (MOS) | 9,030 mg | 9,020 mg | 7,500 mg | n/a | n/a |
| Inulin | 1,650 mg | 1,650 mg | 1, 350 mg | n/a | n/a |
| Digestive Enzymes | |||||
| Lypase | 450,000 LU | 452,000 LU | 455,000 LU | n/a | n/a |
| Amylase | 36,000 DU | 35,000 DU | 37,000 DU | n/a | n/a |
| Cellulase | 467,000 CU | 466,000 CU | 470,000 CU | n/a | n/a |
| Protease | 14,000 PU | 15,000 PU | 15,000 PU | n/a | n/a |
Please note that Carna4’s “Guaranteed Minimum per kg as fed” is our food’s guaranteed nutrient content in its regular state in the bag, including moisture.
Feeding Instructions
Ideal daily feeding portions will vary for different dogs, depending on age, size, breed, environment and activity levels. Because Carna4 is so concentrated in high quality nutrients that are easily absorbed by your dog, you will need to feed 10% to 15% fewer cups per day than most other dry foods. The amounts shown below are guidelines only and you should carefully monitor your dog’s weight, until an ideal balance is found.
| 8 fl. oz. Cups per Day | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Weight (lbs) |
Puppy Less than 6 mos. |
Puppy 6 to 12 mos. |
Adult |
Active Adult |
Less Active or Senior Dog |
| 3 | 3/4 | 1/2 | 1/3 | 1/2 | 1/4 |
| 5 | 1 | 3/4 | 1/2 | 5/8 | 3/8 |
| 10 | 1 2/3 | 1 1/8 | 3/4 | 1 | 1/2 |
| 15 | 2 1/4 | 1 3/4 | 7/8 | 1 1/3 | 3/4 |
| 20 | 2 3/4 | 2 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 1 3/4 | 7/8 |
| 30 | 3 1/2 | 2 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 2 1/4 | 1 1/4 |
| 50 | 5 | 3 3/4 | 2 | 2 3/4 | 1 3/4 |
| 70 | 6 | 4 3/4 | 2 3/4 | 3 /3/4 | 2 1/2 |
| 90 | 6 1/2 | 5 1/4 | 3 1/2 | 4 1/2 | 3 |
For large dogs, add 90 lb serving plus 1/4 cup of food per 10 lb of bodyweight over 90 lb.
You may choose to add water to soften Carna4 Easy-Chew for puppies and older dogs with biting difficulties. Add ¼ cup water to one cup of Carna4 and let stand for a minute to create softer nuggets.