Nutrient-dense 100% whole food, customized with a slightly softer, smaller nugget – ideal for the little mouths of puppies and small breeds and for older dogs that may struggle with chewing. This recipe is loaded with pasture-raised New Zealand goat, along with our USDA Certified Organic sprouted seeds mix, providing hardy native probiotics and bioavailable vitamins and minerals, with NO synthetic additives of any kind. No vitamin pre-mix needed nor added, ever.
Ingredient List – Easy-Chew Goat Dog Food:
Goat, goat 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.
Nutritional Guidelines
Carna4 Whole Food Nuggets Goat Recipe 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.
CALORIE CONTENT
Calorie Content: ME as fed Calculated – Easy-Chew Lamb Formula: 4,190 kcal/kg or 400 kcal/8 fl. oz. cup / Easy-Chew Goat Formula: 4,240 kcal/kg or 405 kcal/8 fl. oz. cup / Easy-Chew Venison Formula: 4,200 kcal/kg or 405 kcal/8 fl. oz. cup
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Minerals & Essential Nutrients |
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| 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% |
0.10% |
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
340 IU |
45 IU |
45 IU |
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| 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) |
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Total Probiotics (Microorganisms)
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18 billion cfu |
18 billion cfu |
18 billion cfu |
n/a |
n/a |
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| Prebiotics |
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| 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 |
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| Digestive Enzymes |
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| 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.
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8 fl. oz. Cups per Day |
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Weight
(lbs)
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Puppy
Less than
6 mos.
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Puppy
6 to 12
mos.
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Adult |
Active
Adult
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Less Active
or Senior Dog
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| 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 Guidelines
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 may need to feed 15% – 20% less per day than most other dry foods. The amounts in the table and calculator are guidelines only and you should carefully monitor your dog’s weight, until an ideal balance is found. You can view the recommended daily feeding table here.
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 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 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.
Be careful not to confuse 8oz weight (½ pound) with fluid ounces, as our feeding guide (like most) gives instructions in 8 fluid ounce measuring cups, not 8 ounces of weight.
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.
Transitioning to Carna4:
It MAY 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 OR LOOSER 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 normal 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.
Rotating Between Carna4 Proteins
There is USUALLY no transition period needed when switching between different proteins of Carna4. Many customers switch with every bag.
However, if your pup has a sensitive tummy, we recommend feeding 50% of the old protein and 50% of the new protein for a day or so before completely switching to the new recipe AND adding ONE TABLESPOON PER FEEDING OF Flora4® to the food when switching up the proteins to keep their tummy at ease.
Satisfaction Guarantee:
We are sure your puppy or dog will love the fresh taste of Carna4 and you’ll love the peace of mind that comes with feeding your pet the safest, most nourishing complete pet food available. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason, please return the remainder of your package to your pet specialty retailer for a full refund or call Carna4 at 1-855-4Carna4.
