Nutrience Original Chicken & Brown Rice Adult Large Breed Dry Dog Food
by Nutrience
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The original, tried and true Nutrience recipe, complete and balanced for adult and senior large and giant breed dogs.
An uncomplicated recipe with nothing but simple, wholesome ingredients with an ideal larger kibble size (approx. 17mm). Chicken & brown rice formula. Natural omega 3 and 6 fatty acids for skin and coat. Glucosamine & Chondroitin to help support hips and joints for larger breeds. Natural antioxidants to nutritionally support a healthy immune system. Chicken protein for strong, lean muscles.
Key Benefits:
- Our original formulas are made with quality chicken to help your dog maintain lean muscle mass. Lesser quality meat by-products or plant glutens are never used to increase protein levels.
- Larger dogs have a lower digestive capacity than smaller dogs. A combination of whole grains, natural fiber and prebiotics are used to help ease digestion and maintain a healthy intestinal tract.
- We’ve included key sources of antioxidants in our formulas (blueberries, cranberries and carrots along with vitamin C and vitamin E) that work together to support your dog’s immune system and maintain a healthy heart.
- Because of their larger frames, large breed dogs are more prone to sensitive joints. We’ve added extra glucosamine & chondroitin to help protect their hips & joints from the added pressure.
- A dog’s skin & coat is a reflection of their overall health. Natural sources of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, including salmon oil and flaxseed, will help your dog maintain a healthy skin and shiny coat.
- Larger dogs tend to inhale their food, so we’ve made a larger size kibble to encourage your dog to chew properly and slow down his eating.
Ingredients:
Chicken meal, brown rice, green peas, oatmeal, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), dried beet pulp, natural chicken flavor, flaxseed, calcium carbonate, brewer’s yeast, salmon oil (source of DHA), blueberries, cranberries, carrots, vitamins [vitamin E supplement, vitamin A supplement, niacin, calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine mononitrate, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid], minerals [zinc sulfate, zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, ferrous sulfate, copper proteinate, copper sulfate, manganese proteinate, manganese oxide, calcium iodate, sodium selenite], potassium chloride, salt, lecithin, DL methionine, L-lysine, choline chloride, yeast extract, chicory root extract, glucosamine hydrochloride, chondroitin sulfate, rosemary extract.
Nutritional Analysis:
| Guaranteed Analysis | Amount |
| Crude protein min | 25.0% |
| Crude fat min | 15.0% |
| Crude fiber max | 4.0% |
| Moisture max | 10.0% |
| Calcium min | 1.2% |
| Phosphorus min | 1.0% |
| Vitamin A min | 20,000 IU/kg |
| Vitamin D3 min | 900 IU/kg |
| Vitamin E min | 120 IU/kg |
| Omega-6 fatty acids* min | 3.2% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids* min | 0.3% |
| Glucosamine* min | 400 mg/kg |
| Chondroitin sulfate* min | 200 mg/kg |
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.
AAFCO: Nutrience Original Adult Medium Breed is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.
KCAL: 3,550 kcal/kg or 445 kcal/cup ME
Feeding Guidelines:
How much food your dog needs depends on their size, age, activity level and environment.
Simply start with our recommendations, adjust as needed, and make sure to always have fresh water available.
Changing to Nutrience
It is always important to gradually transition your dog from one food to another, even when changing formulas within the same brand. Start with around 25% Nutrience mixed with 75% of their old food on day one. Slowly increase the amount of Nutrience over seven days. Gradually decrease the amount of the old food over the same time.
| ADULT DOG Weight Quantity | Cups per day |
| 20kg | 2 3/4 cups |
| 30kg | 3 3/4 cups |
| 40kg | 4 3/4 cups |
| 50kg | 5 3/4 cups |
1 cup (8 oz) = 120 grams
Nutrience
Nutrience took its name from the word ‘science’ and the word ‘nutrient’ from the latin word ‘nutriens’ meaning to nourish or feed. These guiding principles have led Nutrience to providing dogs and cats with complete and balanced diets for over 30 years. Proper nourishment has been at the core of Nutrience’s philosophy and continues to fuel its innovation. All Nutrience formulas meet the nutritional standards set by AAFCO with ingredients that are humanely raised and sustainably harvested. Here at Nutrience, we believe that a healthy lifestyle begins in the bowl.
Crafted in small batches in our very own kitchen located in British Columbia, Canada, Nutrience formulas are made with locally sourced proteins, fruits, and vegetables. Our 9.98 million square kilometers of endless lakes, rivers and forests stretching from the Maritimes to the British Columbia coasts provide us with some of the best raw ingredients for our dog and cat foods and treats. We take great pride in sourcing fresh poultry, meats, wild-caught fish, and produce directly from Canadian farmers, ranchers and fishermen –chicken and turkey from Fraser Valley; beef and bison from the Prairies; or any of the wild-caught fish that is plentiful in the cold, clear waters of the Pacific Northwest.
No Bad Anything
The Nutrience ‘No Bad Anything’ promise represents our unwavering attention to quality & ongoing commitment to natural, wholesome nutrition.
- That means no corn, wheat or soy.
- No artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
- Small batch production for superior freshness & quality control.
- Locally sourced ingredients direct from Canadian farmers, ranchers & fishermen.
- SQF Level 3 certified production facility – that’s the highest attainable level in food safety recognised by both the FDA & CFIA – human-grade ingredients & quality.
NUTRIENCE SUBZERO for cats & dogs is at the absolute top.
Everything Original & Grain Free offer, plus the benefits of raw yet with the convenience of kibble. SubZero is the pinnacle of super premium food for pet owners who will not compromise on their pet’s nutrition. Fresh, never frozen protein. Grain free formulas for all breeds & lifestages. SubZero packs a protein punch with protein-rich kibble PLUS freeze-dried raw chunks of chicken or fish, called NutriBoost, which captures the raw goodness of fresh meat & combines it with a complete & balanced, easy to feed kibble formula. SubZero dog formulas are minimum 38% protein & cat formulas minimum 42% protein. Amazing taste for fussy eaters. Coconut oil & marine-source omega-3 for skin & coat. Wholesome fruits, vegetables & botanicals, prebiotics & probiotics.
- Life Stage
- Adult, Senior
- Breed Size
- Large, Giant
- Flavour
- Chicken
- Health Benefits
- Digestive & Gut Health, Skin & Coat Health, Bone & Joint Support
- Categories
Reviews
"Fuzzy eater"
Posted byManuelaon19th Jan 2026My Greyhound girl is not very good oriented and more on the skimmer side. She also dislikes small bite sizes. She used to choke on all other foods we tried. Nutrience provides larger pieces and finally my girl eats normal and looks way better. Great stuff
"Not our usual menu item"
Posted byBronwenon21st Jul 2022We had to buy this food because our usual was out of stock and our Great Dane LOVES it! Will be adding this to the shopping list again!
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