Supplemented with NGVEN designed to optimize the microbiome necessary for full utilization of a high animal protein diet.
Animal ingredients provide 84% of the protein in this formula!
- NutriSource Element Series are high animal protein diets, delivering maximum nutrient density, along with our proprietary pre- and pro-biotics blend to support digestion and healthy gut function.
- NutriSource Element Series has balanced Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, along with naturally occurring L-Arginine, and supplemented with L-Carnitine, taurine, DL-methionine and choline chloride to support heart health and other important systems.
Ingredients
Quail, rabbit, trout, lentils, pork protein concentrate, turkey meal, garbanzo beans, chicken fat (preserved with tocopherols and citric acid), whitefish meal, pork meal, pea starch, tapioca starch, natural chicken and turkey flavors, rabbit meal, sweet potatoes, flax seed, duck meal, miscanthus grass, yeast extract, potassium chloride, salt, dried apples, dried squash, choline chloride, dried carrots, calcium carbonate, minerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, selenium yeast, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, calcium iodate), hydrolyzed yeast, taurine, brewers dried yeast, vitamins (vitamin E supplement, niacin supplement, vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate, d-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin supplement, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement), lactic acid, yucca schidigera extract, yeast culture, dried Aspergillus oryzae fermentation extract, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product, dried Bacillus licheniformis fermentation product, dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract, L-carnitine, rosemary extract.
NutriSource® Element Series Upland Stream Grain Free Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages except growth of large size dogs (70 lbs. or more as an adult).
Guaranteed Analysis
| Guaranteed Analysis |
US |
Metric |
| Crude Protein (Min.) |
38.0% |
380 g/kg |
| Crude Fat (Min.) |
17.0% |
170 g/kg |
| Crude Fiber (Max.) |
5.0% |
50 g/kg |
| Moisture (Max.) |
10.0% |
100 g/kg |
| Arginine (Min.) |
1.0% |
10 g/kg |
| Methionine (Min.) |
0.5% |
5 g/kg |
| Eicosapentaenoic (EPA) + Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) (Min.) |
0.2% |
2 g/kg |
| Iron (Min.) |
88 mg/kg |
88 mg/kg |
| Copper (Min.) |
16 mg/kg |
16 mg/kg |
| Manganese (Min.) |
14 mg/kg |
14 mg/kg |
| Zinc (Min.) |
100 mg/kg |
100 mg/kg |
| Selenium (Min.) |
0.35 mg/kg |
0.35 mg/kg |
| Choline Chloride (Min.) |
2,000 mg/kg |
2,000 mg/kg |
| *Omega – 6 Fatty Acids (Min.) |
2.5% |
25 g/kg |
| *Omega – 3 Fatty Acids (Min.) |
0.6% |
6 g/kg |
| *Taurine (Min.) |
0.1% |
1 g/kg |
| *L-Carnitine (Min.) |
45 mg/kg |
| *Glucosamine (Min.) |
480 mg/kg |
| *Chondroitin Sulfate (Min.) |
800 mg/kg |
*Total Microorganisms (Min.)
(Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus licheniformis, Enterococcus faecium, Lactobacillus acidophilus) |
100 million CFU/lb ** |
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.
** Colony Forming Units per pound
Calorie Content – Metabolizable Energy (calculated): 4,086 kcals per kg, 504 kcals per cup
Feeding Guidelines
| Your Pet’s Weight |
0 to 3 Months |
3 to 6 Months |
6+ Months to Adult |
Adult |
Less Active |
| Lbs. |
Kg. |
8 oz. Cups |
8 oz. Cups |
8 oz. Cups |
8 oz. Cups |
8 oz. Cups |
| 1 – 5 |
0 – 2 |
1/2 – 3/4 |
3/8 – 5/8 |
1/3 – 1/2 |
1/4 – 1/3 |
1/8 – 1/4 |
| 5 – 10 |
2 – 5 |
3/4 – 1 1/4 |
5/8 – 1 |
1/2 – 7/8 |
1/3 – 2/3 |
1/4 – 1/2 |
| 10 – 15 |
5 – 7 |
1 1/4 – 1 5/8 |
1 – 1 1/4 |
7/8 – 1 1/8 |
2/3 – 3/4 |
1/2 – 2/3 |
| 15 – 20 |
7 – 9 |
1 5/8 – 2 |
1 1/4 – 1 1/2 |
1 1/8 – 1 1/3 |
3/4 – 1 |
2/3 – 3/4 |
| 20 – 30 |
9 – 14 |
2 – 2 1/2 |
1 1/2 – 2 |
1 1/3 -1 3/4 |
1 – 1 1/4 |
3/4 – 1 |
| 30 – 40 |
14 – 18 |
2 1/2 – 3 1/8 |
2 – 2 1/2 |
1 3/4 – 2 1/8 |
1 1/4 – 1 1/2 |
1 – 1 1/4 |
| 40 – 50 |
18 – 23 |
|
2 1/2 – 2 7/8 |
2 1/8 – 2 1/2 |
1 1/2 – 1 3/4 |
1 1/4 – 1 1/3 |
| 50 – 60 |
23 – 27 |
|
2 7/8 – 3 1/4 |
2 1/2 – 2 7/8 |
1 3/4 – 2 |
1 1/3 – 1 5/8 |
| 60 – 70 |
27 – 32 |
|
|
2 7/8 – 3 1/8 |
2 – 2 1/4 |
1 5/8 – 1 3/4 |
| 70 – 80 |
32 – 36 |
|
|
3 1/8 – 3 1/2 |
2 1/4 – 2 1/2 |
1 3/4 – 1 7/8 |
| 80 – 100 |
36 – 45 |
|
|
3 1/2 – 4 |
2 1/2 – 2 7/8 |
1 7/8 – 2 1/4 |
Divide the amount shown into 2 feedings daily.
Add approximately 1/4 cup (31g) for every 10 lbs.(4.5kg.) over 100 lbs. (45kg.) daily feeding. |
Amount of food consumed will vary based on activity level, age, breed and environment. Standard 8 oz. (250 cc) measuring cup holds approximately 4.4 oz. (125 g) of NutriSource® Element Series Upland Stream Recipe Grain Free Dog Food. At 5 – 7 months, and again at about 12 months, your puppy will automatically reduce the amount consumed. This is due to a natural reduction in growth rate and the reduced need for calories. Consult your veterinarian if you believe your dog is too thin or overweight. Remember it is important to have clean, fresh water available for your dog at all times.
Reproduction: NutriSource® Element Series Upland Stream Recipe Grain Free Dog Food contains the nutrients essential for females in gestation and lactation. During gestation and lactation, food consumption will double or triple.
Feeding Puppies: Begin feeding moistened NutriSource® Element Series Upland Stream Recipe Grain Free Dog Food at 3 – 4 weeks of age. Continue feeding moistened food until puppies are able to chew easily. Puppies will consume up to 3 times the volume of food that an adult dog of the same weight would consume. Divide the daily ration for puppies into 3 feedings per day. Adjust the quantity to make sure puppies have food available at all times. After puppies reach adult weight, feed according to the guidelines chart.
Switching Your Dog to NutriSource®: For easiest adjustment, mix increasing amounts of NutriSource® Element Series Upland Stream Recipe Grain Free Dog Food with decreasing amounts of your dog’s current food over a 5-day period, until you are feeding only NutriSource®. Adjust as needed for age and activity level.
