This product is intended for intermittent or
supplemental feeding only.
(All values are minimum unless otherwise noted.)
Ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Maltodextrins, Dried
Whey, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Non-Fat Dry Milk,
Natural Flavoring, Montmorillonite Clay, Lecithin,
Brewer's Dried Yeast, Stearic Acid, Hydrogenated
Cottonseed Oil, Magnesium Stearate, Ferrous Sulfate,
Niacin Supplement, Beta Carotene, Vegetable Oil,
Vitamin A Palmitate, Zinc Sulfate, Vitamin E
Supplement, dl-Methionine, Riboflavin, Silica Aerogel,
Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin D3 Supplement,
Manganese Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Copper
Carbonate, Potassium Iodide, Cobalt Carbonate and
Vitamin B12 Supplement.
Guaranteed Analysis per 3 gram tablet: Min.
Linoleic Acid (Omega 6)....................................(30 mg) 1%
Calcium.......................................................................3.3%
Phosphorus...............................................................2.56%
Potassium.............................................................0.0005%
Iron..............................................................................1 mg
Copper..................................................................0.050 mg
Manganese...........................................................0.060 mg
Zinc...........................................................................1.5 mg
lodine....................................................................0.052 mg
Vitamin A...............................................................1000 I.U.
Vitamin D3..............................................................100 I.U.
Vitamin E....................................................................2 I.U.
Thiamine (Vitamin B1)..........................................0.819 mg
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)................................................1 mg
Niacin........................................................................10 mg
Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6)........................................0.082 mg
Vitamin B12........................................................0.0002 mg
*Cobalt..................................................................0.014 mg
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO
Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.
VITAMIN B1 (THIAMINE)
Essential for normal functioning of the heart, nerves, muscles, skin and
digestive system. Necessary for carbohydrate metabolism.
AMINO ACIDS
Necessary for the synthesis of body proteins and many other tissue
constituents. Amino acids aid in building new muscle, bone and tendon
cells; play a vital role in metabolism, stamina, and brain function;
and enable vitamins and minerals to be properly absorbed and
assimilated. There are approximately twenty-eight amino acids that
combine in various ways to create hundreds of different types of
proteins. Some amino acids enhance the immune system by stimulating
the antioxidant activity of certain enzymes and can help prevent skin
and coat problems. Others prevent premature aging, tumors, nerve
disease and connective tissue disorders.
VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN)
Necessary for carbohydrate-fat-protein metabolism, and antibody and red
blood cell formation. Good for healthy eyes, skin, and coat.
VITAMIN B3 (NIACIN)
Promotes growth, proper functioning of the nervous system, maintenance
of healthy skin, tongue, digestive system, and carbohydrate-fat-protein
metabolism.
VITAMIN B12
Essential for normal formation of red blood cells,
carbohydrate-fat-protein metabolism, and good appetite. B12 maintains
fertility, promotes normal growth and development, and prevents nerve
damage by maintaining the fatty sheaths that protect nerve endings.
VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE)
Necessary for carbohydrate-fat-protein metabolism, antibody and red
blood cell formation, and aids in digestion. B6 also helps maintain
balance of sodium and phosphorus.
Calcium
Over time, if not enough calcium is consumed; the body takes calcium
from the bones to keep the heart and muscles working properly. This
process will gradually weaken the bones until they break easily. (All
oyster shell used in our product is farm-raised and tested for lead
content.)
PHOSPHORUS
Works with calcium to build bones and teeth. Aids the body in the
utilization of vitamins, and conversion of food to energy. Deficiencies
of phosphorus can lead to loss of weight and appetite, irregular
breathing, pyorrhea, fatigue and nervous disorders.
POTASSIUM (CITRATE)
Important for a healthy nervous system and regular heart rhythm. Helps
prevent strokes, aids in proper muscle contraction, and works with
sodium to control the body’s water balance. Potassium is important for
chemical reactions within the cells, aids in maintaining stable blood
pressure and proper transmission of electro-chemical impulses. It also
regulates the transfer of nutrients through cell membranes. Signs of
potassium deficiency include abnormally dry skin, weakness,
paralysis, low blood pressure, and irregular heartbeat which can lead
to cardiac arrest and death.
IRON
Necessary for hemoglobin and myoglobin (a type of hemoglobin found in
muscle tissue). It is necessary for the oxygenation of red blood cells.
Iron helps in protein metabolism and promotes growth. Iron is also
necessary for energy production and a healthy immune system. Iron
deficiency can cause weakness, anemia, digestive disturbances, fragile
bones and hair loss.
COPPER
Aids in the formation of red blood cells, and works with Vitamin C to
form elastin, an important protein that makes up bone, skin and
connective tissue. It aids in the healing process and energy
production. This mineral is needed for healthy nerves and joints. A
sign of copper deficiency is osteoporosis.
MANGANESE
An enzyme activator that plays an important part in tissue respiration
and carbohydrate and fat metabolism. Necessary for normal skeletal
development and to maintain sex-hormone production. Manganese
deficiency can lead to paralysis, convulsions, dizziness, deafness and
blindness.
ZINC
Zinc is a component of almost one hundred enzymes involved in metabolic
processes, most of which work with the red blood cells to move carbon
dioxide from the tissue to the lungs. Zinc, functioning as an
important antioxidant, promotes normal growth and development, aids in
wound-healing, enhances cell division, repair and growth, and
maintains normal levels of Vitamin A in the blood. It also helps to
synthesize DNA and RNA. Zinc deficiencies have been linked to
prostate hypertrophy, cancer, slow recovery from head injuries,
diabetes, arthritis, and reduced immune system responses.
VITAMIN A
The precursor to Vitamin A becomes a powerful free radical scavenger in
the body. Vitamin A is essential in skeletal growth, testicular and
ovarian function, embryonic development, and differentiation of
tissues. It is crucial for proper eye function and possible cataract
reduction. Vitamin A is necessary for healthy skin and mucous
membranes, the body’s first line of defense against invading
microorganisms and toxins, and promotes the immune response.
Beta-Carotene and Vitamin A destroy carcinogens (cancer-causing agents),
guards against heart disease and stroke, and lowers cholesterol.
Vitamin D3
Vitamin D is important for all
animals. The vitamin helps the intestines absorb calcium to regulate
blood levels. Dogs are unable to synthesize vitamin D. For this
reason, it's important that either vitamin D2 or vitamin D3 is
introduced directly into the diet. If a dog has healthy kidneys,
vitamin D2 will become D3.
VITAMIN E
An essential fat-soluble vitamin that includes eight naturally occurring
compounds, and each of these compounds exhibit different biological
activities. The most widely accepted biological function of Vitamin E
is related to its antioxidant activities. Vitamin E is the most
effective chain breaking lipid-soluble antioxidant in the biological
membrane. It contributes to membrane activity, protecting critical
cellular structures against damage from oxygen free radicals.
