Dry Junior Dog Food - Chicken
3kg Australian Made. Slow Cooked.
Specially formulated for large breed sized puppies from weaning, as well as small-medium sized breeds from 6 months until 2 years of age.
For small-medium sized breed puppies we recommend feeding VitaPet Puppy Food from weaning until 6 months of age.
Your large breed puppy or adolescent small or medium pup needs a complete food solution that supports them through each stage of their doggie development. That’s why VitaPet has worked with our vets to create this dry dog food for junior puppies; deliciously balanced biscuits that has all the nutrients they need to grow, play, and ‘live their best lives’ through every junior stage.
Our Australian-made, slow cooked chicken recipe has everything your cheeky pooch needs and is made with real chicken and quality ingredients so you know you’re giving them the best.
Formulated to provide balanced energy for controlled nourishment through their growth spurt and transition into adulthood, this nutritious and complete food is pawfect for every breed and size, every day of the week.
- High quality proteins, to help them develop strong healthy muscles
- Omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil, which supports their brain development
- With fish oil, zinc, and biotin for a healthy, shiny, glossy coat
- A natural source of chondroitin and omega-3 fatty acids to build healthy joints
VitaPet Large Breed Puppy & Junior is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages including growth of large size dogs (30kg or more as an adult).
Chicken meal, oats, field peas, barley, chicken fat, chickpeas, faba beans, natural chicken flavour, essential vitamins, minerals & amino acids (see table), plant cellulose, fish oil, sweet potato, beet pulp, natural antioxidants, green-lipped mussel, Yucca schidigera extract
Added Essential Vitamins | Added Essential Minerals | Added Essential Amino Acids |
Choline | Sodium | DL-Methionine |
Vitamin E | Calcium | Tryptophan |
Vitamin C | Phosphorus | |
Pantothenic Acid | Potassium | |
Niacin | Chloride | |
Riboflavin | Zinc | |
Thiamine | Iron | |
Vitamin A | Copper | |
Vitamin B6 | Manganese | |
Folic Acid | Iodine | |
Vitamin B12 | Selenium | |
Vitamin D | ||
Biotin* |
*not recognised as an essential nutrient in the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.
Crude Protein | 27% (min.) |
Fat | 14% (min.) |
Crude Fibre | 6% (max.) |
Moisture (max) | 10% (max.) |
Calcium (Ca) | 1.1% (min.) |
Phosphorus (P) | 1% (min.) |
Calorie Content (Calculated) | 3,550 kcal ME/kg |
Typical Ash = 6-7%
Ideal feeding quantities may vary by breed, age, activity level, body condition and neutering status, so the following is a guide only. Adjust to suit your puppy's needs.
Expected Future Adult Weight (kg) | ||||||||
Current Age | Small breed | Medium breed | Large breed | |||||
5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 50 | 60 | |
Grams Per Day | ||||||||
6 weeks | VitaPet Puppy Food recommended* | 253 | 292 | 304 | 328 | |||
10 weeks | 292 | 340 | 397 | 430 | ||||
3 months | 316 | 390 | 474 | 545 | ||||
4 months | 360 | 443 | 524 | 600 | ||||
5 months | 426 | 528 | 622 | 710 | ||||
6 months | 117 | 212 | 288 | 357 | 485 | 600 | 707 | 810 |
8 months | 100 | 172 | 250 | 316 | 452 | 565 | 708 | 816 |
10 months | 122 | 152 | 207 | 257 | 384 | 493 | 620 | 720 |
12 months | 122 | 152 | 204 | 252 | 346 | 460 | 565 | 653 |
14 months | 122 | 206 | 280 | 346 | 344 | 425 | 510 | 586 |
18 months | 122 | 206 | 280 | 346 | 470 | 493 | 505 | 580 |
Over 22 months** | 122 | 206 | 280 | 346 | 470 | 582 | 543 | 623 |
* For Small and Medium breed puppies up to the age of 5 months we recommend feeding VitaPet Dry Puppy Food. VitaPet Junior Puppy Food is formulated for small & medium breed puppies over 6 months of age, and for large breed puppies from weaning.
** We recommend transitioning all puppies to Adult Dog Food by the age of 24 months. Click here for more information on when to transition your puppy to adult dog food.
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If you're using a cup measure, then 1 metric cup = approximately 125g of kibble.
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Junior Dog Food
Protein-rich diet for building your puppy’s muscles and strength.