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- California Natural - Limited Ingredient Diet Grain Free Adult Dry Dog Food Kangaroo & Red Lentils Recipe - 4.5 lbs. (2.04kg) California Natural Limited Ingredient Diet Grain Free Adult Dry Dog Food Kangaroo & Red Lentils Recipe has high-quality kangaroo for dogs with beef or fish sensitivities. Green & red lentils for a unique carbohydrate alternative, peas & pea fiber for a nutritious grain replacement and fiber. It also has Sunflower oil for healthy skin and coat and flaxseed for nourishing omega-3 fatty acids and fiber. Why Less Is More The more ingredients a food has, the higher likelihood it may include an ingredient your dog may be sensitive to. Their recipes use fewer ingredients to help dogs avoid the dietary triggers commonly found in many other foods. Pet Food Safety, Quality Control, and Manufacturing Because they use only the highest quality pet food ingredients in their dog foods, they apply the highest quality manufacturing guidelines to their production process. There are no shortcuts here. They follow the strictest of pet food manufacturing guidelines to ensure they deliver a product that sets the benchmark in the industry. That's what your dog deserves. California Natural has received certifications from the following organizations: ISO Quality Management System 22000:2005 compliant - ISO 22000:2005 specifies rigorous standards for food safety management systems. California Natural is the only pet food manufacturer in the United States to receive this superior distinction. American Institute of Baking(AIB) Superior rating certification - "...high AIB ratings confirm a manufacturer's commitment to excellence," - WDJ February, 2006. USDA APHIS (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service) Registered - APHIS registry certifies that California Natural purchases all of their meats from USDA registered suppliers who follow all USDA regulations for safe meat handling. ISO Quality Management System 9001:2000 compliant - An internationally recognized and highly respected system of quality management. In addition to their accreditations, California Natural employs their own standards of quality. Before any of their pet food is shipped, it must pass over 100 quality-control checks. This isn't just pet food. This is the foundation for your pet's long-term health. They want to be sure they provide him or her with the best pet food on the market, manufactured in the best way possible. Quality Control Summary California Natural's products are subjected to well over 100 defined quality control checks throughout the manufacturing process. Along with the use of only the highest-quality ingredients, these structured and rigorous checks ensure the highest-quality and safest pet food you can buy. Multiple tests must be passed and specifications must be met for all raw materials and at many key control points during the manufacturing process before any food, treat or supplement makes it out of the manufacturing facility and onto the shelves of your local retailer. Some of the key points in California Natural's Quality Management and Manufacturing Process that have numerous checks are: Material Supplier Selection & Approval Delivered Raw Material Inspection, Analysis & Traceability Accurate Recipe Assembly & Consistent Mixing Monitoring of the Cooking Process with In-process Specifications Confirmed Correct Packaging Verification & Tracking Ingredient & Finished Product Testing including for melamine & cyanuric acid Warehouse Inventory Management with Full Traceability of Ingredients & Finished Products All checks conducted require quality control verification. Some of the checks used involve laboratory analysis for a nutrient such as protein or for a potential naturally occurring toxin such as aflatoxin. Other checks involve a sensory assessment by an experienced technician for product characteristics such as color and aroma. In addition, many more in-depth analyses on a detailed and structured schedule are performed on both raw mat
- UPC # 751485399423
- Size/Form 4.50 lbs.
Suggested Use: Feeding Guide Per Day (Cups) Weight (lbs.) Feeding Amount 10 7/8 20 1 3/8 30 1 7/8 40 2 1/4 50 2 5/8 60 3 70 3 3/8 80 3 5/8 90 3 7/8 100 4 1/2 120 4 3/4 140 5 1/4 Every cup of their food is nutrient dense so your dog gets the right amount of calories in a complete and nutritious meal. Adjust amount fed to obtain or maintain your dog's optimal weight. To help maintain freshness, seal bag tightly and store in a cool, dry location. INGREDIENTS Kangaroo, Red Lentils, Green Lentils, Peas, Sunflower Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Flaxseed, Pea Fiber, Dicalcium Phosphate, Natural Flavors, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, DL-Methionine, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate), Vitamins (Betaine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Beta Carotene, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Biotin, Folic Acid), Vitamin E Supplement, Rosemary Extract. Guaranteed Analysis Crude Protein (Min.) - 21.0 % Crude Fat (Min.) - 11.0 % Crude Fiber (Max.) - 6.5 % Moisture (Max.) - 10.0 % Linoleic Acid (an Omega-6 Fatty Acid) (Min.) - 1.1 % Iron (Min.) - 100.0 mg/kg Zinc (Min.) - 140.0 mg/kg Vitamin E (Min.) - 300.0 IU/kg Omega-3 Fatty Acids (Min.)* - 1.0 % *Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles Calorie Content Metabolizable Energy (Calculated) - 3487 kcal/kg - 434 kcal/cup
