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Puppy Large Breed
 
It takes superior nutrition to meet the needs of a large breed dog, and Science Diet® Puppy Large Breed has it. For puppies who will weigh more than 55 lb. (25 kg.) when fully mature, Science Diet® Puppy Large Breed food promotes healthy muscle and bone development as well as properly controlled growth so large breed puppies grow healthy and sound. It also includes a superior antioxidant blend for a lifetime of good health plus carnitine, a special nutrient shown to enhance bone strength and structure. It is enhanced with natural DHA, an Omega-3 fatty acid vital in the development of the brain and nervous system in puppies.

Available in 20lb, 40lb
     
Key Benefits    Return to Top
 
  • Puppy Large Breed was formulated to provide essential nutrients to help proper muscle, joint and bone development of growing large breed puppies up to 12 months (who will weigh more than 55 lbs at maturity). For pregnant and nursing dogs: Science Diet® Puppy Original is the recommended product.
  • Enhanced with natural DHA for better brain and vision development.
  • A superior antioxidant formula* promotes a healthy immune system to give puppies a great start in life.
  • High carnitine helps develop lean muscles.
  • Promotes gentle digestion.
  • Healthy skin and shiny coat.
  • Daily dental protection helps clean teeth and freshen breath.
  • Naturally preserved.
  • Tastes great – money-back guarantee.
  • High quality protein helps build strong bones and ensure optimal growth and development.
  • Highly digestible carbohydrates supply controlled energy for large breed puppies.

* highest level of Vitamins E+C vs. all leading brands
* image shown not actual size
     
     

Daily Feeding Guide   Return to Top

These amounts are a starting point only. Your pet may need less or more food to maintain proper weight. Adjust as needed. If you are unsure, ask your veterinarian.

For pregnant or nursing large breed dogs: Science Diet® Puppy Original or Lamb Meal & Rice Recipe Puppy is the recommended product.

For increased trainability of puppies it is recommended to feed Science Diet® Puppy Original to mothers during pregnancy and nursing and Science Diet® Puppy Large Breed to the puppies.

Feeding this food for the first time? Mix increasing amounts of your pet�s new food with decreasing amounts of the old food over a 7-day period.

Keep fresh water available at all times!

We recommend that you take your pet to the veterinarian at least twice a year for regular health check-ups.  

Growth

Weight of Dog Growth less
than 4 months		 Growth
4 to 9 months		 Growth
10 to 12 months
2 lb (0,9 kg) 1/2 cup (50 g) 1/2 cup (50 g) 3/8 cup (35 g)
5 lb (2,3 kg) 1 1/8 cups (110 g) 7/8 cup (85 g) 3/4 cup (75 g)
8 lb (3,6 kg) 1 1/2 cups (150 g) 1 1/4 cups (125 g) 1 cup (100 g)
10 lb (4,5 kg) 1 3/4 cups (175 g) 1 1/2 cups (150 g) 1 1/4 cups (125 g)
20 lb (9 kg) 3 cups (295 g) 2 1/2 cups (250 g) 2 cups (200 g)
40 lb (18 kg) 5 cups (495 g) 4 1/4 cups (420 g) 3 1/3 cups (330 g)
60 lb (27 kg) 7 cups (695 g) 5 3/4 cups (570 g) 4 2/3 cups (460 g)
80 lb (36 kg) 8 2/3 cups (860 g) 7 1/4 cups (720 g) 5 3/4 cups (570 g)
100 lb (45 kg) 10 1/4 cups (1015 g) 8 1/2 cups (840 g) 6 3/4 cups (670 g)
120 lb (54 kg) 11 2/3 cups (1155 g) 9 3/4 cups (965 g) 7 3/4 cups (765 g)
140 lb (64 kg) 13 cups (1285 g) 11 cups (1090 g) 8 3/4 cups (865 g)
     
     
     

Ingredients   Return to Top

Ground Whole Grain Corn, Chicken By-Product Meal, Corn Gluten Meal, Dried Beet Pulp, Chicken Liver Flavor, Animal Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid), Fish Oil, Flaxseed, Soybean Oil, Iodized Salt, Potassium Chloride,
L-Lysine, vitamins (L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, L-Tryptophan, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid, L-Carnitine, Calcium Carbonate, Beta-Carotene, Rosemary Extract.

 
     
     

Product Characteristics   Return to Top

This product, by design, has the following characteristics:
 
Superior Antioxidant Formula A higher level of vitamins E + C versus major competitive brands.
A powerful combination of antioxidants helps ensure that puppies develop a healthy immune system.
Antioxidants are known to help slow cell oxidation.
Enhanced with Natural DHA Important for brain and vision development.
High Carnitine Helps develop lean muscles and strong bones to grow healthy, vigorous puppies. Promotes fat metabolism by working to turn fat into energy. Supports a healthy heart and healthy liver function.
High-Quality Protein Critical in building strong bones and muscles.
Helps ensure optimal growth and development.
Essential Fatty Acids Help maintain proper function of nervous and immune systems, as well as promote healthy skin and a shiny coat.
Digestible Carbohydrates Supply controlled energy for large breed puppies.
Vitamins and Minerals Provide an ideal balance of vitamins and minerals for growing puppies.
Naturally Preserved Mixed tocopherols (a form of vitamin E) preserve freshness and great taste.
Daily Dental Protection Helps reduce tartar buildup and promotes clean teeth and fresh breath.
An ideal balance of calcium and other minerals to help maintain healthy teeth.
     
     
Metabolizable Energy* (Caloric Content)   Return to Top

Dry 3612 kcal/kg (356 kcal/per cup ** )

  * Measurement of Usable Energy in a food, which differs substantially from
     gross caloric content.
 
** An eight fluid oz. measuring cup of Puppy Large Breed contains 3.5 oz. by weight.
     
     

Average Nutrient Contents   Return to Top

Nutrient
 		 Nutrient
Guarantee %		 As Fed*% Dry Matter**% As Fed, Caloric Basis***
g/100 kcal
Protein 26.0 min 27.8 30.1 7.7
Fat 8.5 min 13.7 14.8 3.8
Carbohydrate (NFE)   42.1 45.5 11.7
Crude Fiber 3.0 max 2.8 3.0 0.8
        mg/100 kcal3
Calcium 0.70 min 0.97 1.05 269
Phosphorus 0.50 min 0.75 0.81 208
Sodium   0.46 0.50 127
Potassium   0.74 0.80 205
Magnesium   0.092 0.099 25
Carnitine 200 ppm min 281 ppm 304 ppm 8

     *Differs from label guarantees which are either maximums or minimums.
  **The nutrient in the product after moisture is removed. It is used to make direct
      comparisons of nutrient profiles of products with differing moisture contents.
***Nutrient intake for every 100 kilocalories consumed.
     
     
 
 
 

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