Carna4 Synthetic Free Hand Crafted Venison Formula Whole Food Nuggets Dog Food Carna4

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Redefining our Relationship with Companion Animals by Feeding 100% Pure Food in a Convenient Form

• Organic Sprouted Seeds

• Fresh, clean, raw protein – no meat meal

• Gently Baked and Thoroughly Safety Tested

• Family Owned and Made in Canada

Carna4 Easy-Chew Venison Dog Food variety is whole food nutrition for all life stages of your dog customized with a slightly softer, smaller nugget – perfect for the little mouths of puppies and small breeds, as well as older dogs that have trouble with chewing. Carna4’s delicious air-dried nuggets are highly digestible and so densely packed with whole foods that you may need to feed 10-15% less per day than you are used to. Our venison formula is loaded with pastured New Zealand venison. New Zealand has some of the cleanest agriculture in the world and is a BSE-free country. We also include whole produce and our amazing mix of certified organic sprouted seeds that have been germinated to unleash a POWERHOUSE of NUTRIENTS naturally, to support your dog’s intestinal health, energy, skin and coat. We then quick-bake & gently dry it to give your dog bio-available vitamins and minerals, without synthetic additives of any kind. No vitamin pre-mix needed nor added, ever.Like all Carna4 formulas, our fresh food ingredients provide your dog a clean, complete whole foods diet that is every-day-easy. Perfect for alternating with a raw or home-cooked diet. Our sprouted seed mix offers a wealth of super-nutrients, including very high levels of naturally occurring antioxidants and Omega-3 fatty acids, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and billions of CFUs of probiotics to levels far exceeding AAFCO standards.

And thanks to our sprouted seeds, Carna4 is LOW GLYCEMIC and LOW GLUTEN – ideal for sensitive dogs. We use only 100% true food and you can easily pronounce the name of every ingredient in Carna4 because all are grown only on Canadian and American farms – not overseas factories.

Ingredients:

 

Venison, venison liver, eggs, ground organic sprouted barley seed, herring, perch, salmon, sweet potato, ground fava beans, ground organic sprouted flaxseed, ground organic sprouted lentils, ground organic sprouted peas, potato starch, apples, carrots, sea salt, kelp, baking soda….Nothing Else.

We test every batch of Carna4 for 15 different pathogens and toxins. Nothing leaves our bakery until it is checked thoroughly for safety.

 

Nutrient Content:

Carna4 Hand Crafted Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages – but offers much more. In fact, our nutrient content exceeds AAFCO requirements in all cases. You can see for yourself in the following table:

THE DATA IN THIS TABLE REPRESENTS OUR MOST RECENT TEST RESULTS OF OUR FOOD. THERE MAY BE SMALL VARIANCES COMPARED TO THE INFORMATION ON THE PRINTED BAGS YOU PURCHASE AS WE CONTINUALLY MAKE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE QUALITY OF OUR INGREDIENTS.

NUTRIENT	Carna4 Lamb (min. per kg – as fed)	Carna4 Goat (min. per kg – as fed)	Carna4 Venison (min. per kg – as fed)	AAFCO Growth (min. per kg – as fed)	AAFCO Adult (min. per kg – as fed)
Crude Protein	29%	29%	29%	20.2%	18%
Crude Fat	15%	15%	15%	7.4%	5.5%
Crude Fiber	4% (max)	4% (max)	4% (max)	n/a	n/a
Moisture	10% (max)	10% (max)	10% (max)	n/a	n/a
Taurine	0.18%	0.19%	0.15%	n/a	n/a

NUTRIENT	Carna4 Lamb (min. per kg – as fed)	Carna4 Goat (min. per kg – as fed)	Carna4 Venison (min. per kg – as fed)	AAFCO Growth (min. per kg – as fed)	AAFCO Adult (min. per kg – as fed)
Fatty Acids
Linoleic Acid	3.2%	3.2%	2.8%	1.17%	1.0%
Omega-3s	1.1%	1.1%	1.2%	n/a	n/a
Omega-6s	3.5%	3.6%	2.9%	n/a	n/a
Minerals & Essential Nutrients
Calcium	1.6%	1.6%	1.3%	1.1%	0.45%
Copper	14 mg	14 mg	14 mg	11.2 mg	6.6 mg
Iodine	2.1 mg	2.1 mg	2.5 mg	0.90 mg	.90 mg
Iron	120 mg	130 mg	160 mg	79 mg	36 mg
Magnesium	0.12%	0.14%	0.1%	0.05%	0.05%
Manganese	26 mg	26 mg	25 mg	6.5 mg	4.50 mg
Phosphorous	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%	0.9%	0.4%
Ca:P Ratio	1.6:1	1.6:1	1.3:1	1:1	1:1
Potassium	0.7%	0.8%	0.8%	0.5%	0.5%
Sodium	0.33%	0.33%	0.33%	0.27%	0.07%
Zinc	195 mg	200 mg	175 mg	90 mg	72 mg

NUTRIENT	Carna4 Lamb (min. per kg – as fed)	Carna4 Goat (min. per kg – as fed)	Carn4 Venison (min. per kg – as fed)	AAFCO Growth (min. per kg – as fed)	AAFCO Adult (min. per kg – as fed)
Vitamins
Vitamin A	15,000 IU	15,000 IU	15,00 IU	4,500 IU	4,500 IU
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)	6.9 mg	6.9 mg	11.0 mg	2.0 mg	2.0 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	6.7 mg	6.7 mg	6.7 mg	4.7 mg	4.7 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)	40 mg	40 mg	58 mg	12.2 mg	12.2 mg
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)	24 mg	24 mg	25 mg	10.8 mg	10.8 mg
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)	7.0 mg	7.0 mg	8.0 mg	1.3 mg	1.3 mg
Vitamin B12	0.22 mg	0.23 mg	0.26 mg	0.03 mg	0.03 mg
Choline	1,900 mg	1,920 mg	2,000 mg	1,224mg	1,224 mg
Vitamin D	1,200 IU	1,200 IU	1,400 IU	450 IU	450 IU
Vitamin E	360 IU	360 IU	350 IU	45 IU	45  IU

NUTRIENT	Carna4 Lamb (min. per kg – as fed)	Carna4 Goat (min. per kg – as fed)	Carna Venison (min. per kg – as fed)	AAFCO Growth (min. per kg – as fed)	AAFCO Adult (min. per kg – as fed)
Total Probiotics (Microorganisms)	18 billion cfu	18 billion cfu	18 billion cfu	n/a	n/a
Prebiotics
Fructooligosaccharide (FOS)	10,240 mg	10,240 mg	8,500 mg	n/a	n/a
Mannooligosaccharides (MOS)	9,030 mg	9,020 mg	7,500 mg	n/a	n/a
Inulin	1,650 mg	1,650 mg	1, 350 mg	n/a	n/a
Digestive Enzymes
Lypase	450,000 LU	452,000 LU	455,000 LU	n/a	n/a
Amylase	36,000 DU	35,000 DU	37,000 DU	n/a	n/a
Cellulase	467,000 CU	466,000 CU	470,000 CU	n/a	n/a
Protease	14,000 PU	15,000 PU	15,000 PU	n/a	n/a

Please note that Carna4’s “Guaranteed Minimum per kg as fed” is our food’s guaranteed nutrient content in its regular state in the bag, including moisture.

Recommended Daily Feeding Guide

Ideal daily feeding portions will vary for different dogs, depending on age, size, breed, environment and activity levels. Because Carna4 is so concentrated in high quality nutrients that are easily absorbed by your dog, you will need to feed 10% to 15% fewer cups per day than most other dry foods. The amounts shown below are guidelines only and you should carefully monitor your dog’s weight, until an ideal balance is found. 

	8 fl. oz. Cups per Day
Weight (lbs)	Puppy Less than 6 mos.	Puppy 6 to 12 mos.	Adult	Active Adult	Less Active or Senior Dog
3	3/4	1/2	1/3	1/2	1/4
5	1	3/4	1/2	5/8	3/8
10	1 2/3	1 1/8	3/4	1	1/2
15	2 1/4	1 3/4	7/8	1 1/3	3/4
20	2 3/4	2 1/4	1 1/4	1 3/4	7/8
30	3 1/2	2 1/2	1 1/2	2 1/4	1 1/4
50	5	3 3/4	2	2 3/4	1 3/4
70	6	4 3/4	2 3/4	3 /3/4	2 1/2
90	6 1/2	5 1/4	3 1/2	4 1/2	3

For large dogs, add 90 lb serving plus 1/4 cup of food per 10 lb of bodyweight over 90 lb.

You may choose to add water to soften Carna4 Easy-Chew for puppies and older dogs with biting difficulties. Add ¼ cup water to one cup of Carna4 and let stand for a minute to create softer nuggets.

Feeding Instructions:

Transitioning to Carna4: It will take several days for your dog to adjust to the richer nutrients in Carna4. Start by mixing one part Carna4 to four parts of your dog’s old food. Gradually increase the proportion of Carna4 over 7-10 days until you are feeding all Carna4. Remember that you will feed slightly fewer cups of Carna4 than other dry foods.

Your dog may have larger stools in the early part of his or her transition period as the better quality fiber in Carna4 helps to clean out the colon. This is a normal and healthy effect and you will see the stools return to a normal size later in the transition. When transitioning to Carna4 from another diet, try sprinkling in some Flora4 ground sprouted seeds food topper to help aid digestion and normalize stools faster.

Feeding Your Puppy: Feed small quantities in 3 or 4 feedings at the same times each day, reducing to twice per day after 6 months. Divide the total cups per day from the chart above by the number of feedings to determine how much to set out each time. After 20 minutes, remove any food remaining in the puppy’s bowl.

Pregnant or Nursing Dogs: Add up to 50% more food per day for pregnant dogs after the first 6 weeks. When nursing, the mother should be allowed to free feed throughout the day. She may eat 2 or 3 times as much as a normal adult during this time

Calorie Content: ME as fed Calculated – Easy-Chew Venison Formula: 4,200 kcal/kg or 405 kcal/8 fl. oz. cup

Remember to:

• Provide your dog with plenty of fresh, clean drinking water at all times.
• Bring your dog to the veterinarian regularly.
• Give your dog play and exercise every day.