Diet plays an important role in maintaining healthy skin in the Shih Tzu. The exclusive Shih Tzu Adult formula helps maintain the barrier role of the skin with an exclusive complex of nutrients and promote skin health (EPA, DHA and vitamin A).
The Shih Tzu is a brachycephalic breed, with a round head that is wider than it is long. The kibbles in the Shih Tzu Adult formula have a shape, size and texture perfectly designed to facilitate gripping and chewing for this breed.
Shih Tzu Adult formula helps reduce stool odor and bulk and promotes healthy digestion with highly digestible protein (LIP*), precise fiber content and very high quality carbohydrate sources. * Proteins selected for their very high digestibility.
100% complete and balanced nutritional intake
INGREDIENTS
Crude protein (min) | 22.0% |
Crude Fats (min) | 18.0% |
Raw Fibers (max) | 4.7% |
Humidity (max) | 10.0% |
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) (min) | 0.13% |
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) (min) | 0.05% |
Vitamin A (min) | 18,900 IU/kg |
Omega-6 fatty acids* (min) | 2.57% |
Omega-3* fatty acids (min) | 0.43% |
Biotin* (min) | 1.6mg/kg |
Glucosamine* (min) | 371mg/kg |
Chondroitin sulfate* (min) | 4mg/kg. |
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profile
FOOD GUIDE
dog's weight | Low activity | normal activity | High activity |
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8.8 lbs (4 kg) | 3/4 cup (66g) | 7/8 cup (77g) | 1 cup (87g) |
11 lbs (5 kg) | 7/8 cup (78g) | 1 cup (91g) | 1 1/8 cups (103g) |
13 lbs (6 kg) | 1 cup (90g) | 1 1/8 cups (104g) | 1 1/4 cups (118g) |
15 lbs (7 kg) | 1 1/8 cups (101g) | 1 1/4 cups (117g) | 1 1/2 cups (133g) |
Mixed diet
Kibble food
Weight | preserves | Low activity | Moderate activity | High activity |
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8.8 lbs (4 kg) | 1 can + | 1/2 cup (45g) | 5/8 cup (56g) | 3/4 cup (66g) |
11 lbs (5 kg) | 1 can + | 5/8 cup (58g) | 3/4 cup (70g) | 7/8 cup (82g) |
13 lbs (6 kg) | 1 can + | 3/4 cup (69g) | 7/8 cup (83g) | 1 1/8 cups (97g) |
15 lbs (7 kg) | 1 can + | 7/8 cup (80g) | 1 cup (96g) | 1 1/4 cups (112g) |