Black Gold Explorer Puppy Formula Dry Dog Food, 40-lb bag
Raise your prized pup right with Black Gold’s Explorer Puppy Formula Dry Dog Food. This high-quality kibble is crafted with wholesome ingredients designed to deliver lean protein and essential minerals right to your baby’s bowl. Formulated with all the essential oils needed to develop strong cognitive function and gut-friendly prebiotics for increased digestibility, your bundle of joy is bound to develop into the faithful companion of a lifetime on this nutritionally complete kibble. It may not be sourced from their mother, but Explorer Puppy is definitely the next best thing.
Key Benefits- This wholesome formula is made without corn, wheat, soy, by-products, artificial colors or chemical preservatives.
- Includes DHA sourced from fish oil for improved brain and vision development in puppies.
- Crafted with an essential oil blend of Omega 6 and Omega 3 fatty acids for DHA and EPA.
- This nutrient dense formula contains prebiotics and oatmeal for sensitive stomachs.
- Packed with antioxidants sourced from real fruits and vegetables for stronger immune systems.
Provide plenty of fresh, clean water in a clean container at all times. Remember to thoroughly wash your hands after handling your dog’s food or feeding utensils.
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Item Number132989
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Weight40.0 pounds
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Breed SizeSmall Breeds, Medium Breeds, Large Breeds
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Food FormDry Food
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LifestagePuppy
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Special DietNo Corn No Wheat No Soy, Sensitive Digestion
Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Brewers Rice, Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols And Citric Acid), Oatmeal, Brewers Dried Yeast, Natural Flavors, Dried Beet Pulp, Dried Eggs, Salmon Oil, Dicalcium Phosphate, Flaxseed, Fish Meal, Dried Sweet Potato, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Pea Protein, Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Vitamins (Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement), Beta Carotene, Dried Chicory Root, Yeast Culture, Tomato Pomace, Dried Carrots, Dried Spinach, Dried Cranberries, Dried Blueberries.
Caloric ContentMetabolizable Energy (ME) = 3782 Kcal/kg or 378 Kcal/cup (calculated)
| Guaranteed Analysis | |
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| Crude Protein | 30.0% min |
| Crude Fat | 20.0% min |
| Crude Fiber | 3.0% max |
| Moisture | 10.0% max |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid | 0.07% min |
| Calcium | 1.2% min |
| Phosphorus | 1.0% min |
| Zinc | 200mg/kg min |
| Vitamin E | 200 IU/kg min |
| Glucosamine | 350 mg/kg min |
| Chondroitin SulFate | 500 mg/kg min |
Black Gold Explore Puppy Food is fully adequate and may be fed to puppies as soon as they will nibble at solid food (usually around 3 weeks of age). Start feeding your puppy a moist mixture containing 2 parts food to 1 part warm broth or water. The amount of liquid may be gradually reduced as the puppy grows older.
Puppies and growing dogs should be fed all they will consume in 3 - 4 feedings per day until they are about 6 months old. At that time, their food allowance should be gradually adjusted. Through proper food allowance and exercise, puppies should be kept in lean muscular condition until about 1 - 1/2 years of age.
When transitioning your dog to Black Gold Explorer Dog Food, substitute a small amount of current food with Black Gold Explorer, gradually increase over a six day period. Suggested transition as follows:
- Day 1 - 1/4 Black Gold Explorer, 3/4 current food
- Day 2 - 1/2 Black Gold Explorer, 1/2 current food
- Day 3 - 3/4 Black Gold Explorer, 1/4 current food
- Day 4 - 100% Black Gold Explorer
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Puppy likes it
By TonyO on Aug 5, 2019
This food is what our breeder recommended and our new puppy gobbles it up.
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Exceptional Food
By Bailey on Nov 19, 2018
I have used Black Gold with my lab when he was a puppy and am now returning to Black Gold with my boxer puppy. The quality of this food is outstanding. My lab always had the most amazing shiny coat and since he was a working dog, the food gave him all the nutrients he needed. I have two daughters in vet school, so I am a bit more picky and hopefully informed than most. This is my first time using Chewy. I was very happy with the ease of ordering and the speed of delivery. Will use again.
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Expensive but delicious
By SSab on Feb 20, 2019
This is an expensive dog food, however it is what my pup was eating prior to us getting her. She does love it, though.
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Puppy loves it
By Brian on Jan 2, 2019
This is what the breeder was feeding the pups before we picked her up and you can't beat the 30% off on your first order.
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It’s a pass, not a smash
By Jillian on Dec 23, 2018
This food really upset my puppy’s digestive system. If you enjoy picking up mushy poop that smells horrible, this is the food for you.
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Great food!
By Sherrie on Dec 20, 2018
My puppy loves it! He eats twice a day and eats it all up. So far so good, I would recommend it.
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Puppy food
By Janpucc54 on Aug 25, 2018
Was pleased with this puppy dog food. My puppy enjoys it. Plus I also use a handful to train him with. It’s Better then giving him milk bones which give puppies the runs.
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Great product
By vancemj on Jul 23, 2018
Our puppy loves this food and it's great for him. Ordering was easy and the shipping was fast. Thank you!
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Dakine Siberian Huskies Oregon
By Dakinesiberianhuskies on Feb 3, 2018
I am a show Siberian Husky breeder, and a Vet Tech by trade. I have researched dog food extensively and I can tell you The new formulas by Black Gold dog food win win win. Perfect LOWER Calcium Phosphorus ratios for dogs this helps with kidney health and for large breeds keeps them at less of a risk for Dysplasia. I love the Explorer and puppy formula and use it as a lifestage formula for my dogs They are on it for life. Perfect stools and you can feed less since it is so nutrient dense. Email me if you have any questions. I absolutely love this dog food and am extremely picky about what I feed. dakinesiberianhuskies.com
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Black Gold Puppy
By Diane on Jan 29, 2018
We have 2 lab puppies, the 7 month old was on this food from the breeder, the 4 month old we transitioned over to this food. They both love it and the coat on our 7 month old chocolate lab is gorgeous!! Highly recommend this food!
