HomePet HintsShopping InfoDog BreedersAbout UsSearchCheckout
 
Australia's Largest Online Range of Dog Products!!
 
 

 

 





Dog Beds
Dog Kennels
Carriers & Crates
Dog Doors
Collars & Leads
Pet ID Tags
Pet Behaviour Solutions
Apparel
Toys & Treats
Feeding Equipment
Accessories
Puppy Packs
Premium Pet Food
Grooming
Health
Books & DVDs
Training Gear
Training Clickers
Cat Products
Gift Vouchers
Postage Insurance
Bargain Bin

Premium Pet Food > Hills Science Diet




Adult Light Large Breed 16kg
Adult Light Large Breed 16kg

Light Adult Large Breed 
If your large breed dog is gaining weight, Science Diet™ Light Adult Large Breed dog food can help. It helps control weight to keep your large breed dog lean and healthy.It provides great taste and the complete and balanced nutrition adult large breed dogs need.
 
Key Benefits
  • Light Adult Large Breed is a low fat, low calorie food, specially formulated for large breed dogs that are prone to gaining excess weight. It is suited for large breed dogs with an ideal weight of 55 – 110 lbs who are 1 to 5 years old and giant breeds with an ideal weight of 110+ lbs. who are 1 to 4 years old.
  • 18% fewer calories than Adult Large Breed
  • Avoid excess weight gain with low fat, low calories and high fibre
  • Supports healthy joints and cartilage with natural glucosamine
  • High carnitine helps build lean muscle.
  • Daily dental protection helps clean teeth and freshen breath
  • Naturally preserved
  • Tastes great – money-back guarantee
 
 
Daily Feeding Guide
These amounts are a starting point only. Your pet may need less or more food to maintain proper weight or for appropriate weight loss. Adjust as needed. If you are unsure, ask your veterinarian.

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!

Weight Control
Weight of Dog Obese prone Weight loss
50 lb (23 kg) 3 1/2 cups (345 g) 2 1/2 cups (250 g)
60 lb (27 kg) 4 cups (395 g) 2 3/4 cups (270 g)
80 lb (36 kg) 5 cups (495 g) 3 1/2 cups (345 g)
100 lb (45 kg) 5 3/4 cups (570 g) 4 cups (395 g)
120 lb (54 kg) 6 2/3 cups (660 g) 4 3/4 cups (470 g)
140 lb (64 kg) 7 1/2 cups (745 g) 5 1/3 cups (530 g)
160 lb (73 kg) 8 1/4 cups (815 g) 5 3/4 cups (570 g)

 
Product Characteristics
This product, by design, has the following characteristics:
Light Formula Meets strict government guidelines for low-calorie, low-fat food.
High Carnitine Helps build lean muscle, supports a strong heart and works to turn fat into energy.
Contains Natural Glucosamine and Chondroitin Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate help maintain joint and cartilage health, an important factor for larger breed adult dogs.
Superior Antioxidant Formula A higher level of vitamins E+C versus major competitive brands.
A powerful combination of antioxidants helps keep the immune system healthy.
Antioxidants are known to help slow cell oxidation.
High-Quality Protein Helps maintain strong bones and muscles.
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 abundant energy for adult dogs.
Vitamins and Minerals Provide an ideal balance of vitamins and minerals for adult dogs.
Naturally Preserved Mixed tocopherols (a form of vitamin E) naturally preserve freshness and great taste.
Daily Dental Protection Helps reduce tartar buildup and promotes clean teeth.
Helps scrub away plaque and promotes fresh breath.
An ideal balance of calcium and other minerals to help maintain healthy teeth.


 
Metabolisable Energy¹ (Caloric Content)
Dry      3027 kcal/kg (298 kcal/per cup ² )
¹Measurement of Usable Energy in a food, which differs substantially from gross caloric content.
² A 250ml measuring cup of Light Adult Large Breed contains 3.5 oz. by weight.
 
Average Nutrient Contents
Nutrient
 
Nutrient Guarantee
%
As Fed1
%
Dry Matter2
%
As Fed, Caloric Basis3
g/100 kcal
Protein 20.0 Minimum 22.8 25.1 7.5
Fat 6.0 Minimum 8.3 9.1 2.7
Carbohydrate (NFE) 42.2 46.4 13.9
Crude Fibre 16.0 Maximum 12.7 14.0 4.2
mg/100 kcal3
Calcium 0.45 Minimum 0.72 0.79 238
Phosphorus 0.40 Minimum 0.58 0.64 192
Sodium 0.22 0.24 73
Potassium 0.75 0.82 248
Magnesium 0.113 0.124 37
Carnitine 200 ppm Minimum 289 ppm 318 ppm 10
¹Differs from label guarantees which are either maximums or minimums.
²The nutrient in the product after moisture is removed. It is used to make direct comparisons of nutrient profiles of products with differing moisture contents.
³Nutrient intake for every 100 kilocalories consumed.

 
Ingredients

Ground Whole Grain Corn, Soybean Mill Run (16% source of fibre), Chicken By-Product Meal, Peanut Hulls, Corn Gluten Meal, Soybean Meal, Chicken Liver Flavor, Soybean Oil, Dried Egg Product, Dicalcium Phosphate, Vitamin E Supplement, Iodized Salt, 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), Dried Chicken Cartilage, Potassium Chloride, Flaxseed, Choline Chloride, L-Lysine, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Taurine, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid, L-Tryptophan, L-Carnitine, Beta-Carotene, Rosemary Extract.

Product Weight: 17.00kg
For Freight Charge Table and more information please click here







QTY:

 

 


We accept payment via Paypal, Visa, Mastercard or American Express.
Money Orders, Cheques & Direct Debit are also welcome.

[ Home ] [ Pet Hints ] [ Shopping Info ] [ Breeders ] [ About Us ] [ Search ] [ Email ]
[ Newsletter Subscribe ] [ Feedback ] [ Specials ] [ Free Stuff ] [ New Products ]

©Copyright It's a Dog Shop!2002 - 2008
All Rights Reserved