Nutrisource Super Premium
November 23, 2010
Filed under Dog Food Reviews, Latest Dog Food Reviews, Tuffy's
This is a little light on meat, but overall is a decent dog food. All the grains are good high quality grains. Some individuals would like to see fruits and vegetables, but we don’t think they are as important as meat.
Nutrisource Super Premium Ingredient Analysis
Chicken meal is a good meat source for dogs.
Chicken is an excellent meat for dogs but after processing it well move down the ingredient list.
Brown rice is as good a grain as there is.
White rice is one of the better grains in dog food.
Fish meal is high in omegas.
Nutrisource Super Premium Ingredient List
Chicken meal, chicken, brown rice, white rice, fish meal (a source of fish oil), oatmeal, natural flavors, flax seeds, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid), beet pulp, sunflower oil, dried egg product, brewers yeast, potassium chloride, salt, proteinated minerals (iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, cobalt proteinate), yeast culture (saccharomyces cerevisiae, enterococcus faecium, lactobacillus acidophilus, aspergillus niger, trichoderma longibrachiatum, bacillus subtillis), vitamins (vitamin A acetate, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin E supplement, niacin, pantothenic acid, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin supplement, folic acid, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement), glucosamine hydrochloride, lecithin, choline chloride, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), chondroitin sulfate, yucca schidigera extract, sodium selenite, calcium iodate, rosemary extract.
Nutrisource Super Premium Guaranteed Analysis
Guaranteed Analysis describes the nutrient content required by AAFCO labeling standards to be identified on every product package. Since these are guarantees, pet food manufacturers work to formulate diets that meet or exceed the minimum requirements.
| US | Metric | |
| Crude Protein (Min.) | 32.0% | 320 g/kg |
| Crude Fat (Min.) | 21.0% | 210 g/kg |
| Crude Fiber (Max.) | 4.0% | 40 g/kg |
| Moisture (Max.) | 10.0% | 100 g/kg |
| Selenium (Min.) | 0.5 mg/kg | 0.5 mg/kg |
| Vitamin E (Min.) | 175 IU/kg | 175 IU/kg |
| *Omega – 6 Fatty Acids (Min.) | 3.5% | 35 g/kg |
| *Omega – 3 Fatty Acids (Min.) | 0.8% | 8 g/kg |
| *Glucosamine (Min.) | 550 ppm | 550 mg/kg |
| *Chondroitin (Min.) | 200 ppm | 200 mg/kg |
| * Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) (Min.) | 100 mg/kg | 100 mg/kg |
| *Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) (Min) | 0.05% | .5 mg/kg |
| *Lactobacillus Acidophilus (Min) | 50 million CFU/lb | 50 million CFU/lb |
| *Enterococcus Faecium (Min) | 35 million CFU/lb | 35 million CFU/lb |
| *Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (Min) | 900 million cells/lb | 900 million cells/lb |
* Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profile.
Nutrisource Super Premium Feeding Guidelines
Feed 1/2 to 3/4 cups per 10 pounds of body weight; Feed 60 to 90 grams per 5 kg of body weight.
| Weight (lbs./kg) | Amount to Feed (cups/grams) |
| 10 lbs. / 4.5 kg | 2/3 Cup / 90 |
| 20 lbs. / 9 kg | 1 1/3 Cups / 170g |
| 30 lbs. / 13.5 kg | 1 2/3 Cups / 210g |
| 40 lbs. / 18.5 kg | 2 Cups / 260g |
| 50 lbs. / 22.5 kg | 2 1/2 Cups / 310g |
| 60 lbs. / 27 kg | 2 3/4 Cups / 340g |
| 70 lbs. / 32 kg | 3 1/4 Cups / 410g |
| 80 lbs. / 36 kg | 3 3/4 Cups / 460g |
| 90 lbs. / 40 kg | 4 1/4 Cups / 520g |
| 100 lbs. / 45 kg | 4 1/2 Cups / 550g |
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Protein (minimum)……………….25.0 %
Fat (minimum)…………………….14.0 %
Moisture (maximum)…………….10.0 %
Fibre (maximum)……………………4.0 %
Ash (maximum) …………………….7.0 %
Calcium ……………………………..1.7 %
Phosphorous ………………………1.0 %
Calcium / Phosphorous ratio ….1.7: 1.0
KCal As Fed….540 (155grams/8oz cup
Can someone give a review of their personal experience w/ this product. I see it’s recently become available in my area