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

Chicken, Chicken Meal (Source of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate), Brown Rice, Chicken Fat preserved with mixed tocopherols), Oatmeal, Pork Meal, Brewers Rice, Brewers Dried Yeast, Flaxseed, Natural Flavors, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Salmon Oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols) (Source of DHA), Potassium Chloride, Dried Egg Product, Salt, Yeast Culture, Monosodium Phosphate, Inulin, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid), Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Proteinate, Zinc Oxide, Calcium Iodate), Taurine, L-Carnitine, Choline Chloride, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus niger Fermentation Extract, Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract.

A dog’s nutritional needs vary according to its breed, age, size, activity, and environment. Start with this recommended amount and then vary according to your dog’s appetite and body condition. You should also consult your veterinarian.

Clean fresh water needs to be available all times. If you have a pregnant, nursing or a hard working dog, or a dog exposed to cold weather, then feeding amounts may need to be increased by 2 to 3 fold.

Adult Dogs: The daily amount of food that adult dogs require is influenced by their environment, activity, size, and breed. The amount fed should be adjusted according to the dog’s appetite and body condition. Extremely active or hard-working dogs may require and consume 1 ½ to 3 times the amount of food indicated for their weight on the chart. Once per day feeding is adequate for adult dogs.

Puppies: Nursing puppies are ready to start nibbling on moistened solid food at 3-4 weeks of age. To serve moist, simply add one-part warm water to four parts Black Gold Explorer Super Performance Formula 32/21 Dog Food. Stir until the pieces become moistened. Feed your dog while the food is still warm. Allow them to eat as much as they can consume in a 30-minute period. Nursing puppies should be fed at least 3-4 meals per day. After they are fully weaned (6-8 weeks), you can feed dry puppy food in 2-3 meals per day. Find the puppy’s approximate weight and age in the feeding chart to determine the amount of food you should feed daily. After one year, follow the feeding chart for adult dogs.

Pregnancy and Nursing: Food consumption may vary during gestation, so feed the amount needed to maintain the pregnant female’s good body condition. Food intake may double or even quadruple during lactation.

Remember to provide plenty of fresh, clean water in a clean container at all times. For your pet’s health, see your veterinarian regularly.

*Amount per day is measured in cups, 1 cup = 8 ounce measuring cup.

Statement of Nutritional Adequacy
Black Gold Explorer Super Performance Formula 32/21 Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages including growth of large size dogs (70 lb. or more as an adult).

Calorie Statement
Metabolizable Energy (Me) = 3893 Kcal/Kg Or 457 Kcal/Cup (Calculated)

Transition Instructions
When transitioning your dog to Black Gold Explorer dog food, substitute a small amount of your dog’s current food with Black Gold Explorer dog food. As shown in the chart below, gradually increase the amount of new food over a 10-day period. If your dog has a sensitive stomach, consider extending the transition period.