Nourish your dog with the clean power of the ocean. This formula uses just 2 meats, 2 meals and 2 fibers—95% of the recipe comes from the first seven ingredients, and up to 91% of the protein is from animal sources. With real whitefish and herring leading the way, plus quinoa and pumpkin for digestion and steady energy, it’s a solutions-based, high-protein foundation for dogs of all breeds and life stages.
Ingredients
Whitefish, Herring, Whitefish Meal, Herring Meal, Quinoa, Pumpkin, Sunflower Oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Natural Flavor, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacinamide, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid), Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate), Taurine, Rosemary Extract.
Nutrition
- Crude Protein (min)38.0%
- Crude Fat (min)24.5%
- Crude Fiber (max)3.0%
- Moisture (max)10.0%
- Omega-6 Fatty Acids* (min)9.0%
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids* (min)1.1%
- Taurine* (min)0.15%
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO DOG Food Nutrient Profiles.
How to Feed
| Weight |
Cups per Day |
| 10lbs or less |
0.25 - 0.5 cup* |
| 10 - 20lbs |
0.5 - 1 cup |
| 20 - 30lbs |
1 - 1.5 cup |
| 30 - 40lbs |
1.5 - 1.75 cups |
| 40 - 60lbs |
1.75 - 2.5 cups |
| 60 - 80lbs |
2.5 - 3 cups |
| 80 - 100lbs |
3 - 3.5 cups |
Kcal per KG:4063
Kcal per Cup:447
General Information
*Standard 8 oz. measuring cup.
Ensure fresh water is available at all times. As always, when transitioning to a new pet food, make the change gradually over 5–7 days to avoid digestive upset. Adjust the amount of food you serve based on the age, size and activity level of your dog. Food should be fed at room temperature.
Gestating Females
Gradually increase the feeding amount up to 25% more as they progress through pregnancy.
Lactating Females
We recommend offering food free-choice.
Puppies
We suggest feeding up to twice the adult amount for their weight.
Essence LIR Ocean Recipe for dogs is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for growth, excluding growth of large size dogs (70 lbs. or more as an adult).
