NutriSource Small & Medium Breed Puppy Dry Dog Food 5.44 kg — Chicken & Rice, Digestive Support

NutriSource Small & Medium Breed Puppy Dry Dog Food is a 12 lb, chicken meal and rice formula designed to support growing small and medium puppies with concentrated nutrition, digestive support, and heart-nutrient balance.

This grain-inclusive puppy formula blends chicken meal and rice into nutrient-dense kibble tailored for the size and metabolic needs of small and medium breeds. It follows AAFCO guidelines for all life stages, packs prebiotics and probiotics for gut health, and includes targeted supplements such as omega fatty acids, L-carnitine, taurine and essential amino acids to help support natural development. The recipe is made to be fed as a primary diet or rotated with other proteins to introduce variety while keeping digestion steady.

How does this formula support digestive health for puppies?

The recipe includes both prebiotics and probiotics to help establish and maintain a balanced gut microbiome during critical growth phases. Those ingredients can help puppies adapt to new diets and reduce common digestive upsets.

• Prebiotics to nourish beneficial gut bacteria
• Probiotics to populate the digestive tract with helpful microbes
• Grain-inclusive recipe using rice for gentle carbohydrate energy
• Formulated for all life stages, simplifying transitions

What nutrients are included to support heart and overall development?

This formula contains a blend of fatty acids and targeted supplements frequently used to support cardiac and muscle health while puppies grow. Ingredients are selected to provide essential building blocks for developing tissue and sustained energy.

• Balanced Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids for skin and coat condition
• L-carnitine and taurine to support muscle and heart metabolism
• Choline chloride and DL-methionine for cellular and metabolic function
• Concentrated chicken meal for high-quality protein density

How should I feed this to small or medium breed puppies?

Feeding amounts vary by puppy weight, age, and activity level; use the provided feeding chart on the bag as a baseline and adjust to maintain steady growth and ideal body condition. When introducing a new food, transition gradually over 7–10 days to minimize digestive upset.

• Start with small portions, increase according to age and energy needs
• Gradually switch over 7–10 days when changing diets
• Monitor body condition and adjust calories as puppy matures
• Suitable for rotational feeding to introduce variety

What practical benefits will I notice when feeding this food?

Owners often see easier digestion, improved coat condition, and stable energy levels when diets match breed size and growth needs. The concentrated nutrition in a 12 lb bag makes serving measured portions simple for small and medium companions.

• Smaller-size kibble suitable for small and medium mouths
• Improved stool quality with consistent feeding practices
• Support for skin and coat through balanced fats
• Convenient 12 lb bag for regular household use

Who is this for: NutriSource Small & Medium Breed Puppy Chicken Meal and Rice is intended for owners of small to medium breed puppies who want a grain-inclusive, nutrient-dense dry food that supports digestive comfort, healthy growth, and activity. It fits households that prefer rotation-friendly diets and those seeking formulas with added probiotics, targeted heart-support nutrients, and a chicken-based protein source.

Ingredients

Chicken Meal, Chicken, Brown Rice, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Tocopherols and Citric Acid), Menhaden Fishmeal, Oatmeal, Barley, Flax Seed, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Sunflower Oil, Brewers Dried Yeast, Natural Chicken Flavor, Dried Tomato Pomace, Potassium Chloride, DL-Methionine, Salt, Choline Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Selenium Yeast, Copper Proteinate, Magnesium Oxide, Manganese Proteinate, Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Biotin, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Calcium Carbonate, L-Carnitine, Rosemary Extract, Lactic Acid, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C), Taurine, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Yeast Culture, Dried Aspergillus Oryzae Fermentation Extract, Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus Licheniformis Fermentation Product, Dried Trichoderma Longibrachiatum Fermentation Extract, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Extract, Calcium.