Esbilac 2nd Step Puppy Weaning Food, 5 lbs

EsbilacR 2nd Step™ should be lapped from a bowl, not fed from a bottle. Esbilac 2nd Step has been formulated to meet the nutritional needs of young puppies being weaned from mother, or bottle fed puppies progressing to solid foods. Puppies that are up on their feet and lapping from a bowl (4 to 5 weeks of age) may be introduced to Esbilac 2nd Step. Begin by offering as a thin gruel. Determine the daily amount of Esbilac 2nd Step powder to be fed to the puppy using the Feeding Instructions on reverse side. Fresh, clean water should always be available for drinking. It is recom-mended that Esbilac 2nd Step be fed until puppies are ready to transition to solid food (7 to 8 weeks of age). Puppies should be fed 4 times per day. Weigh the puppies at least once a week to monitor weight gain and adequacy of feed-ing. More or less food may be needed by individual puppies to satisfy their food requirements for optimal growth. As puppies grow, decrease the amount of water mixed with the powder until weaning food is an oatmeal consistency. Con-sult your veterinarian for additional advice.MIXING DIRECTIONS: Gently stir or shake 1 part powdered Esbilac 2nd Step into 2 parts warm water (a part may be a teaspoon, tablespoon or a cup). Do not mix more Esbilac 2nd Step than can be con-sumed in 24 hours. Do not use a blender.

Guaranteed Analysis:

Ingredients:Rice flour, dried meat solubles, dried skimmed milk, dried milk protein, animal fat (preserved with BHA and BHT), coconut oil, canola oil (preserved with ascorbic acid), tricalcium phosphate, dried whey protein concentrate, whey, maltodextrins, dried whey solubles, dipotassium phosphate, calcium carbonate, salt, monopotassium phosphate, natural and artificial flavor, DL-methionine, zinc methionine complex, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, taurine, vitamin A supplement, vitamin E supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, silicon dioxide, calcium pantothenate, manganese sulfate, nia-cin supplement, biotin, folic acid, riboflavin, vitamin B12 sup-plement, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, calcium iodate.

The calorie content (ME) is 3,522 Kcal/kg or 22.7 Kcal/tbs.

Keep out of reach of children.

Provide fresh, clean water at all times.

Weigh the puppies at least once a week to monitor weight gain and adequacy of feeding. A veterinarian should be consulted about sound puppy care practice. More or less food may be needed by individual puppies to satisfy their food requirements for optimum performance.