IAMS Complete Dry Dog Food for Puppy Large Breeds with Chicken 12 kg

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HEALTHY HEART: Key nutrients to help nourish the heart.STRONG BONES: Enriched with essential minerals and vitamin D. Iams states here that the food contains no fillers but it does contain brewers rice which some people consider to be a filler. See the note regarding brewers rice and fillers with the description of this ingredient below. The IAMS Large Breed Puppy Food is suitable for large and giant breed puppies. It is designed to give your puppy the best nutrition for healthy growth. IAMS Large Breed Puppy Food Recalls A high-quality protein with no fillers or artificial preservatives, Iams is gentle on the digestive system. Fuel your puppy’s healthy development with 100% complete and balanced nutrition that’s vet recommended and 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed. Dried egg product is a good source of animal protein. Eggs offer high bioavailability for mammals like dogs.

Healthy teeth: the crunchy texture and adapted mineral content can help support dental health and combat tartar build-up IAMS Puppy dog food is made for puppies of all sizes and breeds. IAMS Large Breed Puppy, on the other hand, is designed specifically for the nutritional needs of large breed and giant breed puppies. Don’t worry; we didn’t make a mistake. We’re making a comparison between two different puppy foods offered by IAMS to help you better decide which will be best for your pet. Healthy digestion: a tailored mix of fibres with prebiotics and sugar beet pulp to keep the digestive tract healthyWhile the 'mixing bowl' composition is useful for knowing what went into the food, it doesn't always reflect what your dog is actually eating. This is because the processes that turn the ingredients into the finished pet food can significantly alter the relative weights of the ingredients. Healthy Skin and Shiny Coat: Omega 3 & 6 are included to support a healthy skin and the best-looking coat. At IAMS we are pet owners too so when creating our recipes we want to ensure they support the seven signs of vitality that radiate from every healthy dog. We also understand that one size does not fit all, and as your animal ages, just as with children, your puppy’s needs will change too. Well accepted: delicious flavour thanks to improved recipe with lamb and other selected ingredients

IAMS also uses ingredients of the best quality when creating its pet foods. As we mentioned earlier, they have a Quality Assurance Program for suppliers. Here multiple audits are carried out regularly to ensure things are up to standard. No wonder this puppy food hasn’t had any recalls. Durability Our large-breed puppy formulas have adjusted calcium and phosphorus levels at a correct ratio to match the needs of rapidly growing large-breed puppies. The rumors that large- and giant-breed puppies need extra calcium are untrue! Excess calcium has been shown in several studies to increase the chances of developmental bone problems. Plus, puppies cannot control intestinal absorption of calcium as well from diets containing high levels. “Our large breed diets are formulated with 0.8 to 0.9% calcium and 0.7% phosphorus which is deliberately less than the amounts in all of our other puppy foods.” The food contains the natural sweetener Fructooligosaccharides which is 30 to 50 percent as sweet as other commercial sweeteners/syrups. It is usually derived from fruits and vegetables but it can come from grains and cereals. Dogs don’t really need sugar added to their diet. However, fructooligosaccharides (FOS for short) has some other benefits. It’s becoming popular as a prebiotic, for example, helping to increase gastrointestinal health. According to some sources, it may also help prevent yeast infections. According to some studies, FOS, together with inulin (which is not present in this particular dog food) promotes the absorption of calcium in animals (and in people). The microflora in the lower gut is able to ferment FOS which leads to a reduced pH. Since calcium is more soluble in acidic conditions, the intestines are better able to digest foods that contain calcium and transfer it to the bloodstream. FOS can also be considered a small dietary fiber with a low caloric value. In fact, those are low figures compared to the percentages recommended by most experts. It’s very important that you do NOT supplement your large breed puppy’s diet with extra calcium. Doing so can lead to skeletal and joint problems such as osteochondrosis dessicans and other skeletal issues that could require surgery.

This food also comes as dry dog food, which is great for your puppy’s oral health. Dry dog food also offers your puppy the richest amount of nutrients with every bite. IAMS Large Breed Puppy food is designed to give your large breed puppy the best nutrition. Safety IAMS is committed to provide your puppy the expert nutrition they need with a great taste they will love without compromise, all to support 7 signs of healthy vitality. However, unlike the IAMS Large Breed Puppy Food, the IAMS Smart Puppy Dry Food is for all breeds. It is also slightly more expensive. We’d advise that Large Breed Puppy parents only go for this option if they cannot find the IAMS Large Breed Puppy Food. Bottom Line When feeding large breed puppies important to make sure that large breed puppies stay slim and don’t become overweight since carrying too much weight at a young age can also be harmful to their bone and joint development. This food does have a lot of calories but the protein and fat percentages seem to fall within acceptable limits for growing large breed puppies. Higher protein is not usually considered to be a problem for large breed puppies. Higher fat percentages can be a problem. Some experts recommend keeping the fat content (dry matter basis) between 8 and 12 percent, which is much lower than regular puppy food.