NutriSource® Senior / Weight Management Cat Recipe Healthy Weight Cat Food for Seniors

Nutrisource

As a member of our grain inclusive series of dog foods, NutriSource Senior / Weight Management Recipe Cat Food is formulated to meet AAFCO guidelines for all life stages.
NutriSource grain inclusive formulas deliver compact nutrition and include pre and pro-biotics to help support a healthy gut.
Balanced Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids along with L-Carnitine, taurine, choline chloride and dL-methionine supplementation to promote heart health make NutriSource grain inclusive formulas stand out.

Feeding Guide (Senior / Weight Management Cat Recipe)

Your Pet’s Weight		Daily Feeding
Lbs.	Kg.	8 oz. Cups	Grams
2 – 4	0.9 – 1.8	1/8 – 1/4	12 – 24
4 – 6	1.8 – 2.7	1/4 – 3/8	24 – 35
6 – 8	2.7 – 3.6	3/8 – 1/2	35 – 47
8 – 10	3.6 – 4.5	1/2 – 5/8	47 – 59
10 – 12	4.5 – 5.4	5/8 – 3/4	59 – 71
12 – 14	5.4 – 6.4	3/4 – 7/8	71 – 83
Divide the amount shown into 2 to 3 feedings daily.

**Amount of food consumed will vary based on activity level, age, breed, and environment. Standard 8-oz/250 cc measuring cup holds approximately 3.3 oz/94 g of NutriSource® Senior/Weight Management Cat Food. Consult your veterinarian if you believe your cat is too thin or overweight. Remember it is important to have clean, fresh water available for your cat at all times.

Ingredients

Chicken meal, peas, pea fiber, barley, oatmeal, natural flavor, dried plain beet pulp, menhaden fish meal, chicken fat (preserved with tocopherols and citric acid), yeast extract, brewers dried yeast, dehydrated alfalfa meal, dried tomato pomace, phosphoric acid, flax seed, sunflower oil, salt, DL methionine, potassium chloride, minerals (iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate), choline chloride, dried cranberries, vitamins (vitamin A acetate, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin E supplement, niacin, d-calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement), inulin, taurine, lactic acid, inositol, L-ascorbyl-2-polyposphate (a source of vitamin C), yucca schidigera extract, rosemary extract, yeast culture, dried Aspergillus oryzae fermentation extract, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product, dried Bacillus licheniformis fermentation product, dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, and dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract.

NutriSource® Senior/Weight Management Cat Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for the maintenance of adult cats.

Guaranteed Analysis	US	Metric
Crude Protein (Min.)	29.0%	290 g/kg
Crude Fat (Min.)	9.0%	90 g/kg
Crude Fat (Max.)	12.0%	120 g/kg
Crude Fiber (Max.)	16.0%	160 g/kg
Moisture (Max.)	10.0%	160 g/kg
Magnesium (Min.)	0.04%	0.8 g/kg
Iron (Min.)	170 mg/kg	170 mg/kg
Copper (Min.)	16 mg/kg	16 mg/kg
Manganese (Min.)	12 mg/kg	12 mg/kg
Zinc (Min.)	110 mg/kg	110 mg/kg
Taurine (Min.)	0.1%	1.0 g/kg
*Omega – 6 Fatty Acids (Min.)	1.0%	10 g/kg
*Omega – 3 Fatty Acids (Min.)	0.2%	2 g/kg
*Total Microorganisms (Min.) (Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus licheniformis, Enterococcus faecium, Lactobacillus acidophilus )	100 million CFU/lb **

*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles.
** Colony Forming Units per pound

Calorie Content – Metabolizable Energy (calculated): 3,250 kcals per kg, 307 kcals per cup

Nutrients
Moisture	9.50%
Protein	30.15%
Fat	9.00%
Fiber	14.00%
Calcium	1.97%
Phosphorus	1.40%
Potassium	0.54%
Ash	8.00%
DHA+EPA	0.07%
Taurine	1427.52 mg/kg
Sodium	0.26%
Chloride	0.49%
Copper	24.80 mg/kg
Iodine	3.01 mg/kg
Iron	175.08 mg/kg
Magnesium	0.10%
Manganese	17.93 mg/kg
Selenium	0.37 mg/kg
Zinc	128.92 mg/kg
Vitamin A	21.74 KIU/kg
Vitamin D	1862.84 IU/kg
Vitamin E	170.00 IU/kg
Vitamin B-12	125.26 UG/kg
Vitamin C	162.87 mg/kg
Biotin	0.21 mg/kg
Choline	2767.75 mg/kg
Folic Acid	4.01 mg/kg
Niacin	97.47 mg/kg
Pantothenic Acid	27.15 mg/kg
Pyridoxine	8.68 mg/kg
Riboflavin	10.09 mg/kg
Thiamine	19.73 mg/kg
Linoleic Acid	0.25%
Carbohydrates	29%
Ounces per cup	3.3 oz.
Kcal/cup	307
Kcal/kg	3,250
Calorie Distribution
Protein	39%
Fat	26%
Carbohydrates	35%
Carbohydrates	32 g/cup
pH	5.5