Blue Buffalo Natural Veterinary Diet GI Gastrointestinal Support Low Fat Dry Dog Food, 6-lb bag

Details

• Encourages optimal nutrient absorption with readily digestible proteins, carbohydrates and fats.
• Low-fat formula is paw-fect for dogs who have a hard time digesting fat.
• Made with prebiotic fibers to help balance and support your pal’s healthy microflora for overall gastrointestinal health.
• Complete and balanced and provides a maintenance energy level for adult dogs.
• A wholesome and natural recipe made with the beneficial nutrition your paw-tner needs and the taste she loves.

Feed your pal some of the finest natural ingredients featured in Blue Buffalo’s Natural Veterinary Diet GI Gastrointestinal Support Low Fat Dry Dog Food. Made with readily digestible proteins, carbohydrates and fats, this recipe helps promote optimal nutrient absorption. The veterinary diet contains prebiotic fibers to help balance and maintain healthy gut bacteria and overall gastrointestinal health. This holistic low-fat formula is crafted to meet the nutritional needs of adult dogs, while delivering the taste your paw-tner will love!

Specifications

Item Number : 174322
Weight : 6 pounds
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Nutritional Info

Ingredients
Deboned Whitefish, Chicken Meal, Pea Protein, Potatoes, Tapioca Starch, Pea Starch, Peas, Natural Flavor, Potato Starch, Plain Dried Beet Pulp, Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Pea Fiber, Canola Oil (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Apple Pomace, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Cranberries, Pumpkin, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Potassium Citrate, DL-Methionine, L-Threonine, Choline Chloride, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Dried Kelp, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Fructooligosaccharides, Citric Acid, Taurine, Vitamin E Supplement, L-Tryptophan, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), L-Carnitine, Dicalcium Phosphate, Vegetable Juice for color, Blueberries, Barley Grass, Parsley, Turmeric, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), L-Lysine, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Vitamin A Supplement, Dried Yeast, Zinc Sulfate, Dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, Dried Aspergillus niger fermentation extract, Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, Ferrous Sulfate, Dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Calcium Iodate, Copper Sulfate, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Oil of Rosemary.

Caloric Content
3,266 kcal/kg, 297 kcals/cup.

|Guaranteed Analysis||
|—|—:|
|Crude Protein |24.0% min|
|Crude Fat |6.0% min|
|Crude Fat |9.0% max|
|Crude Fiber |6.0% max|
|Moisture |10.0% max|
|Calcium| 0.7% min|
|Phosphorus| 0.5% min|
|Vitamin E |300 IU/kg min|
|Soluble Fiber* |1.0% min|
|Omega 3 Fatty Acids* |0.5% min|
|Omega 6 Fatty Acids* |1.1% min|
|Taurine* |0.10% min|
|Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C)* |100 mg/kg min|
|L-Carnitine* |100 mg/kg min|

*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.

Feeding Instructions

|Dog’s Weight|Daily Amount|
|—|—|—|—|
|Up to 15 lbs| 1/2 – 1 1/2 cups*|
|16 to 25 lbs| 1 1/2 – 2 1/4 cups*|
|26 to 40 lbs| 2 1/4 – 3 1/4 cups*|
|41 to 60 lbs| 3 1/4 – 4 1/2 cups*|
|61 to 80 lbs| 4 1/2 – 5 1/2 cups*|
|81 to 100 lbs| 5 1/2 – 6 1/2 cups*|
|Over 100 lbs| Feed 6 cups + 1/2 cup* for each additional 20 lbs|

*Use a standard 8-oz. measuring cup.

Transition Instructions
Pets can be sensitive to sudden changes in their diets. For this reason, it is extremely important to follow a gradual transition plan to best support your pet’s health and product effectiveness. It is recommended to follow a 7 to 14-day transition plan before exclusively feeding your pet a new food. For a 14-day transition plan, start by mixing 75% of your pet’s current diet with 25% of the new diet on Days 1-4. On Days 5-8, mix 50% of the current diet with 50% of the new diet. On Days 9-11, mix 25% of the current diet with 75% of the new diet. On Days 12-14, you can feed your pet the new food exclusively. Ask your Veterinarian about the best way to transition your pet to a new food.

|Transition Day|Current Diet|New Diet|
| — | — |— |
|Days 1-4|75%|25%|
|Days 5-8|50%|50%|
|Days 9-11|25%|75%|
|Days 12-14|0%|100%|

FAQ

**Why should I buy veterinary diets from Chewy?**

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**How do I order veterinary diets?**

1.tSearch for the diet your veterinarian recommends and add it to your cart. You can purchase your veterinary diets along with any other items you need.
2.tAt Checkout, you’ll be asked for your pet’s name and veterinary clinic information so we can confirm that the item is authorized by your veterinarian.
3.tPlace your order and we’ll take care of contacting your veterinarian. If you have a copy of your authorization, you can expedite the process by uploading a scan or photo of it to the Prescriptions section in your account or your order confirmation. You can also email it to vetdiet@chewy.com.

If your clinic needs more information from you or recommends a different diet, we’ll let you know immediately.

**I have a copy of the authorization from my veterinarian. Can I send it to you?**

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**Can I use a veterinarian’s authorization if it was written by a veterinarian out of state?**
Yes. We accept valid authorizations from anywhere in the United States, and U.S. territories such as Puerto Rico.

**Why do I need a veterinarian’s authorization?**

Veterinary diets are formulated with the precise ingredients and nutrients needed to address specific medical issues. Because these diets are formulated for medical issues, veterinary authorization is needed to advise you on the best way to give them to your pet and to monitor your pet’s health while they are on the diet.

**Can someone else (such as a caretaker or family member) place an order for my pet?**

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**Can I set up automatic refills?**
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