Our Zssential Formula provides a combination of protein sources across the board to maximize the nutritional benefits that each type of protein has to offer. It brings together red meat, poultry, and fish to create a complete food for your dog. In addition to a wide variety of vitamins and minerals, Zssential also provides a nutritionally correct ratio of fruits and vegetables that rounds out the recipe with powerful antioxidants and fiber-rich low-glycemic carbohydrates. Zignature Zssential® Formula – Learned from Nature, Crafted to Perfection.
Physiologically Tuned™, limited ingredient premium food for dogs. Hypoallergenic meat first recipe, with no Corn, Wheat, Soy, Dairy, or Chicken, Chicken Eggs, or Chicken By-Products.
WHAT IS AAFCO AND IS ZIGNATURE®
AAFCO APPROVED?
AAFCO stands for Association of American Feed Control Officials. Zignature® recipes are formulated to meet all the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles. This certifies that Zignature® is a nutritionally complete product that can be fed to your pet as its sole ration without adding any other substance except water.
Zignature® Zssential Formula for dogs is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages including growth of large size dogs (70 lbs. or more as an adult).
For more information on AAFCO regulations, visit aafco.org.
INGREDIENTS: Turkey, Turkey Liver, Turkey Broth, Salmon, Lamb, Chickpeas, Duck, Peas, Lamb Meal, Agar-Agar, Sun-Cured Alfalfa Meal, Dicalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Tricalcium Phosphate, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Taurine, L-Carnitine.
Daily FEEDING GUIDELINES
WHEN COMBINED WITH ZIGNATURE® DRY DOG FOOD*
DOG WEIGHT FEED AMOUNT
10LBS OR LESS = 1/2 CAN + 1/4 CUP
TOY (18 LBS) = 1/2 CAN + 3/4 CUP
SMALL (25 LBS) = 1 CAN + 1 2/3 CUPS
MEDIUM (50 LBS) = 1 CAN + 2 1/4 CUPS
LARGE (80 LBS) = 1 CAN + 2 1/2 CUPS
GIANT (100 LBS) = 1 CAN + 3 CUPS
WHEN FEEDING CANNED FOOD ONLY* (13OZ. CAN)
DOG WEIGHT FEED AMOUNT
10LBS OR LESS = 1/4 – 1 CAN
TOY (18 LBS) = 1 – 1 1/2 CANS
SMALL (25 LBS) = 1 1/2 – 1 3/4 CANS
MEDIUM (50 LBS) = 1 3/4 – 3 CANS
LARGE (80 LBS) = 3 – 4 1/4 CANS
GIANT (100 LBS) = 4 1/4 – 5 CANS
*Servings per day. 381 Calories/Can
PUPPIES Feed up to 2 times per pound of body weight over adult levels.
PREGNANT FEMALES Minimal increase needed during first 6 weeks. Weeks 7, 8, and 9 increase up to 25%.
LACTATING FEMALES Immediately after whelping, nutritional demand increases by 50% compared to maintenance levels. During peak lactation (around 4-5 weeks), increase feeding up to 300% of regular intake. Feed in 3 equal meals per day.
When switching your dog’s diet, we recommend that it should be done gradually over 5-7 days, increasing the amount each day with the present diet as sudden change in diet may result in digestive disturbances.
See your veterinarian regularly. Keep fresh water available.
Guaranteed ANALYSIS
CRUDE PROTEIN (MIN)
9%
CRUDE FAT (MIN)
4.5%
CRUDE FIBER (MAX)
2%
MOISTURE (MAX)
78%
