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Dick
Van Patten's Natural Balance®
Zoological Formulas™ Zoo Carnivore Diet
5
was developed specifically for carnivores in
the families Felidae, Canidae and Hyaenidae;
it can also be offered, as a part of their diet,
to members of other families of zoo carnivores,
such as urisidae, viverridae and mustelidae.
These products are not for retail sale, they
are for wildlife facilities only. A
Testimonial PDF from Big
Cat Rescue.
Product
Info • Feeding
Guidelines
Ingredients
• Guaranteed Analysis
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| Frozen
in a 1, 2 and 5 lb casing; 40, 20, and 8 per case respectively. |
| PRODUCT
INFORMATION |
|  The
Carnivore 5 Formula
was developed, researched and tested by leading zoo
animal keepers, nutritionists, and veterinarians. This
fresh-frozen beef diet is made from high quality beef
processed in a HACCP compliant California State inspected
plant under stringent sanitary conditions.
Natural
Balance®
Zoo Carnivore Diet contains a zoo animal vitamin-mineral
premix, which includes vitamin E, niacin, vitamin A
and taurine - particularly important nutrients to felids.
The diet is nutritionally complete and needs no additional
supplementation; it meets all NRC and AAFCO requirements
for felids and canids, and does not contain meat by-products
or grains such as corn, wheat, rice or barley. Non-meat
ingredients conform to the feed standards defined by
the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO).
Please call for further information at
1
(800) 829-4493 or email: zoovet@naturalbalanceinc.com
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| FEEDING
GUIDELINES |
 Natural
Balance®
Zoo Carnivore Diet
can be fed to growing and mature carnivore animals. The
amount fed should be based on the animal's body weight,
stage of growth, and recommendations from your zoo nutritionist.
Feeding schedules should minimize exposure of the diet
to high ambient temperatures. It is recommended that you
periodically offer your animals Natural Balance USDA inspected
beef shank bones, with meat attached, to afford additional
enjoyment and exercise of the mouth and jaw structures.
If desired, the Zoo Carnivore 5 Diet can be mixed with
Zoo Carnivore 15 Diet to increase the percentage of fat
being fed. |
| STORAGE
AND HANDLING |
| Proper
storage, handling and preparation methods are imperative
for raw meat-based diets. This carnivore diet must be
stored at freezer temperatures until needed at 0ºF and
below, then thawed under refrigeration. Do not thaw
at room temperature. Thawed meat should not be refrozen.
Not
Intended for Human Consumption. KEEP FROZEN |
| INGREDIENT
LISTING |
| Beef,
Beef Hearts, Beet Pulp, Tricalcium Phosphate, Ground Whole
Flaxseed, Sodium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Taurine,
Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source
of Vitamin C), Niacin, Biotin, Copper Sulfate, Vitamin
A Acetate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Menadione Dimethyl-Pyrimidinol
Bisulfite, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamin
Mononitrate, Manganese Sulfate, d-Calcium Pantothenate,
Folic Acid, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide, Calcium Iodate,
Sodium Selenite. |
GUARANTEED
ANALYSIS
- As Fed |
| Moisture |
70.00%
maximum |
| Crude
Protein |
18.00%
minimum |
| Crude
Fat |
5.00%
minimum |
| Crude
Fiber |
2.00%
maximum |
| Ash |
3.00%
maximum |
| Calcium |
0.60% minimum |
| Phosphorus |
0.30%
minimum |
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| AVERAGE
ANALYSIS |
%
As Fed |
%
Dry Weight |
| Dry
Matter |
31.0 |
100.0 |
| Crude
Protein, % |
18.4 |
59.2 |
| Crude
Fat, % |
6.0 |
19.3 |
| Crude
Fiber, % |
1.1 |
3.8 |
| Ash,
% |
3.1 |
10.0 |
| Calcium,
% |
0.7 |
2.1 |
| Phosphorus,
% |
0.4 |
1.3 |
| Ca
- P Ratio |
1.5:1 |
1.5:1 |
| Vitamin
A, IU/kg |
5,515 |
17,754 |
| Vitamin
E, IU/kg |
147 |
473 |
| Taurine,
% |
0.09 |
0.29 |
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| Natural
Balance® Zoo Carnivore Diet 5 is formulated to meet
the nutritional levels established by the A.A.F.C.O.
carnivore food nutrient profile for all life stages.
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