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- Wellness Pet - Grain Free Smooth Loaf Pate Cat Food Turkey and Salmon Entree - 5.5 oz. (155g) Wellness Pet Grain Free Smooth Loaf Pate Cat Food Turkey and Salmon Entree provides two sources of high quality protein and essential fatty acids. Premium quality turkey and salmon provide a source of protein and long chain Omega 3 fatty acids which are critical for healthy skin and coat, proper body function and enhanced learning. This recipe also includes delicious sweet potatoes and carrots as an excellent source of vitamins, minerals and beta-carotene. Fresh, whole cranberries and blueberries are added to help maintain proper urinary tract health. Wellness Pet Grain Free Smooth Loaf Pate Cat Food Turkey and Salmon Entree Benefits: Tasty, Natural & 100% Grain Free Complete and Balanced for Everyday Feeding No Meat By-Products, Wheat, Corn, or Soy Perfect for Encouraging Hydration Grain free Frequently Asked Questions Q: What is "transition"? A: Transition is defined as the process of moving a pet from their current food to a new food over a period of several days. The change in diet may be made for many reasons including: age, life stage, special needs, or due to product enhancements. While many pets transition seamlessly, some pets have an adjustment period. Diarrhea, loose stools, and vomiting are the most prevalent symptoms. It is important to understand the underlying causes of transition issues so that they may be minimized or completely avoided. Causes of diarrhea or loose stools Diarrhea and loose stools can be caused by many factors other than a change in diet, and other potential causes should be reviewed before concluding that diet is the reason. However, it is known that some pets experience diarrhea and loose stools for a few days when there is a change in diet. This results from a change in the food matrix that the pet's gastrointestinal tract is unprepared for. Unlike humans, who continually consume a variety of foods, pets often spend months or years on a single diet. As a result, pets develop their system to process a single diet, and when something new is introduced their system can be slow to adjust. Changes in fiber content or digestibility will affect the pet's stool. This is compounded when the new diet tastes much better and the pet then eats too much. The expected amount of solids now entering the colon has been changed, which creates an imbalanced environment in the colon that tends to result in an increased ratio of water to solids, thus creating diarrhea and soft stools. Causes of vomiting While vomiting is most often caused by other issues than a dietary change, sometimes it results from indiscriminate eating behavior due to the novelty effect of new food. This is simply a matter of the dog consuming too much too quickly, sometimes not even pausing to chew the food. This situation is generally diagnosed by seeing undigested food in the vomit. Q: How should I transition to Wellness? A: The best way to transition onto a new food is to gradually introduce the food by mixing it with the old diet. This is particularly important when the new food is much tastier than the old, as is the case with Wellness. Mixing the food will allow the dog to acclimate to the new taste and not "gorge" or over-indulge on the new food because of its great taste. When food transition is not an option, there are 3 other ways to ensure a good transition: Feed multiple, smaller volume meals. This will decrease the likelihood of over-consumption and provide for a more consistent, firm stool. This is an especially good option for puppies and senior dogs. Add clean warm water to the food to help soften it. Add a digestive aid such a boiled brown rice or sugar-free canned pumpkin (sugar-free brands include "One Pie" and "Libby's") Q: What is the shelf life of Wellness? A: Wellness dry foods have an expiration of 1 year from date of manufacture. Wellness canned foods have an expiration of 3 years from date of manufacture. The longer date
- UPC # 076344089315
- Size/Form 5.50 oz.
Suggested Use: For adult cats, feed 1 can per 6-8 lbs. of body weight per day. Feed at room temperature and refrigerate unused portion. Your cat should always have access to clean fresh water. INGREDIENTS Ingredients: Turkey, Chicken Liver, Whitefish, Chicken Broth, Salmon, Carrots, Natural Flavor, Guar Gum, Cranberries, Ground Flaxseed, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Cassia Gum, Xanthan Gum, Salt, Choline Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Beta-Carotene, Vitamin E Supplement, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Niacin, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Potassium Iodide,Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid. Guaranteed Analysis Crude Protein (min)....10.50% Crude Fat (min)..........5.00% Crude Fiber (max)......1.00% Moisture (max)...........78.00% Taurine (min)..............0.10%
