Natural Balance Green Pea & Duck Dry Formula 10 lbs. bag
Description
Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance L.I.D. Limited Ingredients Diets Green Pea & Duck Dry Formula offers your cat delicious grain-free nutrition with a limited number of protein and carbohydrate sources.
Natural Balance L.I.D. Limited Ingredients Diets blend provides balanced nutrition for all breeds and life stages from kittens to adults.
Product Highlights
What are L.I.D. Limited Ingredients Diets? Natural Balance L.I.D. Limited Ingredients Diets are designed with a limited number of protein and carbohydrate sources. Scientifically formulated to provide high quality nutrition and optimize your cat’s skin and coat, L.I.D. Limited Ingredients Diets are complete and balanced options for all breeds and life stages.
Green Peas Premium quality carbohydrate, rich in potassium and a highly digestible energy source.
Duck Premium quality protein source not commonly used in pet foods.
Taurine Fortified Natural Balance adds additional taurine to help in maintaining normal heart function and retinal structure (good vision).
Canola Oil Low in saturated fat and high in monounsaturated fat. Excellent Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acid profiles.
Flaxseed An excellent source of Omega-3 fatty acids.
High Digestibility
Grain Free
No Artificial Flavors or Colors
Formulated to complement our Duck & Green Pea Canned Formula for a complete grain-free diet!
Daily Feeding Guidelines
Kittens
Newly weaned kittens can be offered Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance L.I.D. Limited Ingredients Diets Green Pea & Duck Dry Cat Food moistened with warm water. You can also mix in Natural Balance L.I.D. Limited Ingredients Diets Duck & Green Pea Canned Cat Food for ease of feeding. Kittens should be fed free choice to promote healthy growth and adequate weight gain. Food intake requirement may vary depending on age, activity, and environment, and should be adjusted accordingly.
Adult Cats
| Weight of Cat (lbs) | Serving Size |
| 4 or less | up to 3/8 cup* |
| 4 - 7 | 3/8 to 2/3 cup* |
| 7 - 10 | 2/3 to 3/4 cup* |
| 10 - 13 | 3/4 to 7/8 cup* |
| 13 - 16 | 7/8 to 1 cup* |
*Standard 8 oz. Measuring Cup.
Note: These feeding guidelines are suggested only, feeding amounts may vary by breed, activity level, temperament and climate.
Adult cats should be fed either once or twice per day. When you first start feeding Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance L.I.D. Limited Ingredients Diets Green Pea & Duck Dry Cat Food, we suggest to start with the amounts recommended in the Table. Energy requirements vary with environmental conditions, temperature and activity of your cat. The amount of food should always be adjusted to suit your cat’s needs. If you would like to provide a special treat for your cat, you can add small amounts of Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance L.I.D. Limited Ingredients Diets Duck & Green Pea Canned Cat Food.
Gestating and Lactating Queens
Gestating and lactating queens will consume more, usually 1/2 to 2 cups daily.
The Older Cat
As your cat begins to age, his energy expenditure will decrease. Decreasing the amount of food accordingly will allow for the maintenance of proper body weight for less active cat. Older cats are sometimes more reluctant to eat hard foods. Adding larger amounts of Natural Balance L.I.D. Limited Ingredients Diets Duck & Green Pea Canned Cat Food will make the most "finicky" eater enjoy their daily meals
Feeding Management
We recommend that you do not add vitamins, minerals or any other supplements, except upon the advice of a veterinarian. When switching your cat’s diet, the change should be made gradually, by replacing the current food with increasing portions of Natural Balance L.I.D. Limited Ingredients Diets Green Pea & Duck Dry Cat Food. The change should be completed after 5 to 7 days. The maintenance of proper body weight is most important for your cat’s health. Consult your veterinarian for specific weight recommendations for your cat. Remember, fresh clean water should be available at all times!
Ingredient Listing/Guaranteed Analysis
Peas, Duck, Duck Meal, Pea Protein, Canola Oil, Flaxseed, Natural Flavor, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, Taurine, DL-methionine, Natural Mixed Tocopherols, Zinc Proteinate, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Potassium Iodide, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Manganous Oxide, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Folic Acid.
Guaranteed Analysis
| Crude Protein | 30.0% minimum |
| Crude Fat | 12.0% minimum |
| Crude Fiber | 4.0% maximum |
| Moisture | 10.0% maximum |
| Taurine | 0.16% minimum |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids* | 2.3% minimum |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids* | 1.0% minimum |
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles.
Dick Van Patten’s Natural Balance L.I.D. Limited Ingredients Diets Green Pea & Duck Formula is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO cat food nutrient profiles for all life stages.
Calories
Metabolizable energy 3570 kcal/kg, 370 kcal/8 oz cup (calculated).
Note: The calories can vary slightly over time due to naturally occurring variation in ingredients, processing and analyses.