Nature's Select Classic Chicken, Lamb and Rice Recipe: Our Bestseller for 25+ Years

Nature’s Select Classic Nutrition Recipe – Ingredient Statement 2024

Ingredients:

Chicken Meal, Grain Sorghum, Brown Rice, Millet, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Turkey Meal, Fish Meal, Yeast Culture, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Peas, Natural Flavor, Flaxseed, Hydrolyzed Whole Chicken, Dried Yeast, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Dried Kelp, Choline Chloride, Dried Chicory Root, Taurine, DL-Methionine, L-Carnitine, Tomato Pomace, Carrots, Blueberries, Cranberries, Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Selenium Yeast), Vitamins (L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B5 (Calcium Pantothenate), Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitrate), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid), Vitamin B7 (Biotin), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus Niger Fermentation Extract, Dried Trichoderma Longibrachiatum Fermentation Extract, Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Extract, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Rosemary Extract.

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein Min-24%

Crude Fat Min-12%

Crude Fiber Max-4.2%

Moisture Max-9%

Linolenic Acid* (Omega 3) Min-0.40%

Zinc Min-150mg/kg

Selenium Min-0.3 mg/kg

Vitamin E Min-150 iu/kg

L-Carnitine* Min-30mg/kg

Linoleic Acid* (Omega 6) Min-2.0%

*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO dog food nutritional profile

Calorie Content (calculated) ME 3531 kcal/kg, 375 kcal/cup per 8 oz measuring cup. 

Nutritional Adequacy Statement: Nature's Select Classic Nutrition Recipe for Dogs 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 (70 lbs. or more as an adult) 

Protein Report Card

Animal Protein Sources 75%

Veg Protein Sources 3%

Grain Protein Sources 22%

Feeding Guidelines

*Standard Measuring Cup of 8 Ounces*

Dog Weight Active Adult

10+ lbs. ½ – 1 ½ cups

25+ lbs. 1 ½ – 2 ¼ cups

50+ lbs. 2 ½ – 3 ½ cups

75+ lbs. 3 ¼ – 4 ½ cups

100 + lbs. 4 – 6 cups

125 + lbs. 5 – 7 cups

Measure your scoop - how many ounces?

• Puppies - Up to 6 months of age can eat twice as much as an adult dog at the same weight.
• Pregnant dogs - Eat 50% more than their usual amount during the last three weeks of pregnancy.
• Lactating dogs - May need as much as 3 times more food than usual to meet energy demands along with greatly increased consumption of water.
• Proper feeding - Depending on the breed, size, and activity level, the amount of feeding may vary from dog to dog. Preventing obesity and providing sound nutrition will help keep your dog healthy and fit.

*ALWAYS KEEP A SUPPLY OF CLEAN WATER AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES!

Transitioning Your Pet to Nature's Select: When transitioning your pet to a new food, do so slowly over a period of 7 days, mixing an increasing amount of new food with old food each day.  The below transition guide will guide you through this process while helping to avoiding digestive issues & tummy trouble.

Trusted by Pet Parents for Over 25 Years

Our top-selling premium chicken and brown rice formula continues to be the first choice for discerning pet owners. Dogs consistently love the rich flavor profile while owners appreciate the high-quality nutrition.

Superior Protein Source

Chicken Meal Explained: Our premium chicken meal is a concentrated protein powerhouse, delivering nearly 300% MORE protein than fresh chicken. This high-quality meat concentrate ensures your dog receives maximum nutritional benefit in every bite.

Essential Fatty Acids for Optimal Health

We use pure chicken fat as a premium ingredient because it's rich in linoleic acid, an essential omega-6 fatty acid that supports:

• Healthy skin and coat
• Proper immune function
• Overall vitality and wellbeing
  

100% By-Product Free Guarantee

Unlike many commercial dog foods, Nature's Select contains absolutely NO by-products. While by-products can include organs, brain, blood, bone, intestines, and feet, we believe your dog deserves only the highest quality, identifiable protein sources.

All-Natural, USA-Sourced Ingredients

Every ingredient in our premium chicken formula is:

Sourced within the USA

All-natural with no artificial additives

Carefully selected for optimal nutrition

Processed to maintain nutritional integrity

Recipe FAQs

• What is Chicken Meal? Chicken meal is considered a meat concentrate and contains nearly 300% MORE protein than fresh chicken, which is why we use it in this recipe. 
• Why use chicken fat? It’s a pure fat to use as a quality ingredient because it is high in linoleic acid and is an omega-6 fatty acid that is essential to a pet’s life! 
• Is this recipe by-product free? By-Products & poultry by-products contain animal parts other than meat including organs, brain, blood, bone, intestines, feet, etc. Nature’s Select Recipes contain absolutely NO by-products in our pet food.

Nature’s Select Classic Nutrition Recipe Dog Food 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 (70 lbs. or more as an adult)

Calorie Content: Metabolizable Energy (calculated) 3,515 kcal/kg  360 kcal/cup