Spend $100, Get $30 eGift Card With Code: WINTER
Spend $100, Get $30 eGift Card
Spend $100, Get $30 eGift Card
Spend $100, Get $30 eGift Card
Feed your senior sidekick the nutrition she needs with the scrumptious flavor she loves! Lotus Oven-Baked Senior Small Bites Recipe is oven-baked kibble that combines real chicken, chicken liver, sardines, brown rice and recognizable fruits and vegetables into bite-sized pieces. The beneficial blend of olive and salmon oils provides your dog with healthy omega fatty acids, while vitamins, antioxidants and nutrients help support her overall health. Plus, this kibble tastes just like an oven-baked chicken cookie that your canine companion won’t be able to resist!
Item Number | 82213 |
---|---|
Weight | 12.5 pounds |
Season | N/A |
Shop Conscious | Non-GMO |
Lifestage | Senior |
Breed Size | Small Breeds, Extra Small Breeds |
Food Form | Dry Food |
Special Diet | With Grain, Non-GMO, Premium |
Chicken, Rye, Chicken Liver, Sardine, Brown Rice, Barley, Oats, Brewers Dried Yeast, Pea Fiber, Pea Protein Concentrate, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Natural Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid), Calcium Carbonate, Pumpkin, Spinach, Apples, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Blueberries, Calcium Propionate, Salmon Oil, Potassium Chloride, Olive Oil, Salt, Garlic, Ground Flaxseed, Zinc Proteinate, Vitamin E Supplement, Clucoasmine Hydrochloride, Iron Proteinate, Chondroitin Sulfate, Choline Chloride, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Nicacin, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidegera extract, Inulin, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid, Sodium Selenite, Rosemary Extract.
3,343 kcal/kg, 632.8 kcal/cup
Crude Protein | 18.0% min |
---|---|
Crude Fat | 9.0% min |
Crude Fiber | 4.5% max |
Moisture | 10.0% max |
Vitamin E | 100 IU/kg min |
Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 0.2% min |
Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 1.5% min |
Glucosamine | 600mg/kg min |
Chondroitin SulFate | 450mg/kg min |
Ascorbic Acid | 250mg/kg min |
Ash | 4.5% |
Weight | Daily Feeding (cup) |
---|---|
3 lbs | 1/4 |
9 lbs | 1/2 |
15.5 lbs | 1 |
24.5 lbs | 1 1/4 |
34.5 lbs | 1 3/4 |
45 lbs | 2 |
When transitioning to a new pet food, do so slowly over a period of about 7�10 days, mixing an increasing amount of new food with old food each day: Start with 75% old food mixed with 25% new food for approximately three days. Then mix 50% old with 50% new for approximately three days.
Because we bake our dog and cat foods, we are able to use up to twice as much fresh meat as extruded pet foods. Then there’s better palatability - in 1 third - party study, Lotus Wholesome Duck Recipe fed 11/2 times better as a first choice against the leading specialty dry duck formulas for dogs. And we do it all without any added flavors or sprayed on fats (Feel the difference - Lotus is not greasy like most extruded foods).Baked foods are cooked at 1 atmospheric pressure slowly cooking and browning each piece of Lotus. Extruders cook food at 2 - 3 times atmospheric pressure using steam. Extruded kibble gets its puffy appearance from being cooked at such high pressure, then being released back into normal atmospheric pressure after cooking. This is cooking from the inside out (think microwave).Oven - baked Lotus retains 100% of its vitamins. Extruded dog and cat foods typically lose an average of 40% of their vitamins. This means that all of Lotus’ fresh fruits and vegetables still provide all of those wonderful antioxidants to keep your best friend’s cells healthy. Lotus even retained 100% of its proteins compared to extruded foods that typically lose 20% during drying the drying process.Feed less! A bag of Lotus lasts 20% longer. This is because a cup of Lotus weighs only 4 oz and many extruded foods weigh an average of 6 ozSlow oven - baking takes about 3 times as long, but we think all the benefits are worth it.
Lotus dry foods are baked in real ovens, like the 1 you have at home. So, of course, there will be some browning from the oven. The Lotus kibbles come out shaped slightly different from each other—the same way homemade cookies are never perfectly round.
All ingredients are sourced in North America (USA and Canada). There are 3 exceptions on our ingredient lists: New Zealand Green Mussel, Deboned Lamb and Lamb Meal - all these great ingredients come from New Zealand.
Our oven - baked foods are made in small batches in a family owned and operated Canadian bakery. all of our canned foods are made in small batches in our very own micro - cannery in California.
We use whole grains because of the many nutritional benefits they provide. For example, brown rice provides vitamin E to help maintain healthy cells. Brown rice also supplies insoluble fiber which becomes food for the good bacteria in your pet’s large intestine.In fact, our brown rice is actually more expensive than chicken meal because it’s the same brown rice you’d cook at home. Although chicken meal is a nutritious ingredient, it’s not used in the household kitchen.Rye is another whole grain, but this 1 has the highest concentration of lignans, antioxidant like compounds that help keep cells healthy.Barley and oatmeal are a great source of B vitamins, as well as insoluble fiber, which can help feed good bacteria in the large intestine.
We selected 3 special oils for our dog food, each with their own amazing benefits. We chose soy oil because it is a good source of omega - 6 and omega - 3 fatty acids in the form of Alpha Linolenic Acid. We chose olive oil because it’s a rich source linoleic acid (omega - 6). And we added salmon oil because it’s rich in 2 omega - 3 fatty acids - DHA and EPA. DHA has been shown to improve learning in puppies whose mothers were fed a diet containing DHA. All Lotus cat recipes contain chicken fat as well because cats have an increased need for fat, as compared to dogs.
Lotus only purchases proteins that are specified by the manufacturer to be preserved with vitamin E, citric acid, and rosemary. This means all our fish, fish meal, chicken, chicken meal, lamb, lamb meal, duck, and duck meal are all naturally preserved. We do this even though we could claim our food is natural by just adding a natural preservative to the food and not worrying about how our proteins are preserved. We feel it’s necessary to go the extra mile and commit to never buying proteins that are preserved with things like Ethoxyquin, BHT, or BHA even though they are cheaper.
No, the soy oil is 1 of the oils in Lotus that supplies both linoleic acid (an omega 6 fatty acid) and alpha linolenic acid(an omega 3 fatty acid). It is not a protein like soybean meal which is often used as an inexpensive source of protein in some foods. Allergies are primarily caused by proteins, not fatty acids or oils. In fact, Lotus does not use any concentrated plant based proteins like soybean meal, potato protein, pea protein or rice protein concentrate, for that very reason.
Because dogs can produce taurine if they have all of the required amino acids. Lotus lamb supplies these amino acids with lamb meat, Pollock and lamb meal as protein sources and not just lamb meal. Lamb meal tends to be higher in ash (bone) and collagen than lamb meat and doesn’t have as much usable protein. Also, Lotus does not use ingredients like rice bran which is often combined with lamb meal which is often the only protein source in other dog foods. When a dog is fed this type of diet, he/she may not get all of the required amino acids to produce taurine, so those dog foods add taurine. A deficiency in taurine can lead to heart issues.
All of the Lotus packaging artwork is done by Bay Area artist Nicholas Wilton. The natural, organic shapes and textures represented in Wilton’s work reflect the organic, holistic nature of Lotus foods. That’s why we chose Wilton to illustrate the images that our art director, Betsy Nathane designed. Wilton’s work can be found at nicholaswiltonpaintings.com
Spend $100, Get $30 eGift Card
Spend $100, Get $30 eGift Card
Spend $100, Get $30 eGift Card
Spend $100, Get $30 eGift Card
Spend $100, Get $30 eGift Card
Spend $100, Get $30 eGift Card
Spend $100, Get $30 eGift Card
Spend $100, Get $30 eGift Card
Spend $100, Get $30 eGift Card
Customer Rating | Rated 4.5333 out of 5 stars 60 | Rated 4.24 out of 5 stars 50 | Rated 4.4571 out of 5 stars 35 | Rated 4.4286 out of 5 stars 35 | Rated 4.7458 out of 5 stars 594 |
Price Per Unit | $4.16/lbChewy Price | $4.00/lbChewy Price | $4.16/lbChewy Price | $4.00/lbChewy Price | $4.85/lbChewy Price |
Price | $51.89Chewy Price | $49.99Chewy Price | $51.89Chewy Price | $49.99Chewy Price | $62.99Chewy Price |
Autoship | — | — | — | — | $59.84Chewy Price |
Top Ingredients | Chicken, Rye, Chicken Liver... | Chicken, Rye, Chicken Liver... | Chicken, Rye, Chicken Liver... | Chicken, Chicken Meal, Rye... | Chicken, Turkey, Flounder... |
Special Diet | With Grain, Non-GMO, Premium | With Grain, Non-GMO, Premium | Limited Ingredient Diet, No Corn No Wheat No Soy, With Grain... | With Grain, Non-GMO, Premium | Grain-Free, High-Protein, Weight Control... |
Health Feature | Digestive Health, Vitamins & Minerals | Digestive Health, Vitamins & Minerals | Digestive Health, Vitamins & Minerals | Digestive Health, Vitamins & Minerals | Vitamins & Minerals, Digestive Health, Hip & Joint Support... |
Breed Size | Small Breeds, Extra Small Breeds | Small Breeds, Extra Small Breeds | Small Breeds, Medium Breeds, Large Breeds, All Breeds | Small Breeds, Medium Breeds, Large Breeds, All Breeds | Small Breeds, Medium Breeds, Large Breeds, All Breeds |
Food Flavor | Chicken, Poultry | Chicken, Poultry | Chicken, Poultry | Chicken, Poultry | Turkey, Chicken, Poultry, Seafood & Fish |
I use these for treats when we walk as my pups are little (6lbs ea) so I need to be careful on loading them up on calorie heavy treats. But the really work well as trainers for any size dog as they don't seem to care: I've given these to a Bernadoodle and whenever she sees us coming she bounds up to us. I've never had a dog that had teeth still turn one down and my girls have been happy with all the flavors we've tried.
My 16 yr. old senior dog (amazingly) enjoyed this kibble. It's VERY tiny, but so is she. She does have her teeth still and had no trouble eating this. And it must be tasty - otherwise she just sniffs whatever is presented and walks away disgusted. This she ate...happily.
I have several rescues. I've been getting this food for my little senior with kidney issues as it had the lowest Phosphorus levels of non-RX foods. The kibble size is extra tiny which I love for my senior with fragile teeth. I've had my girl on this for about 6 months and her kidney levels have actually improved! That said, she hates it...and she is NOT a picky eater. A few of my other dogs won't touch this food either. It also smells sour to me... I've switched to an RX kidney diet (which is surprisingly cheaper than this) and she is enjoying meal times again. This food is probably nutritious but perhaps not very palatible.
Recently had my little guy in for his annual check-up, and the vet asked what he was eating. “His coat looks fantastic and he is in great shape for his age (almost 8). Whatever it is, keep him on it. He’s thriving.”
perfect for our elderly golden/ she always loved small bites// these are tiny crunchy and she likes them
My Shih tzu loves this food. I love that it’s limited ingredient and not over processed like most kibble. Also he had some teeth removed from defects so the small bites are perfect
The kibbles are small and crunch easily which is great because my 15-year-old dog has had a few teeth pulled. I also wanted to keep her on a lower fat food because of a previous bout with pancreatitis and she needed to lose a little weight. After being on this for many months she has lost 1 1/2 pounds and is at her ideal weight. She has much more energy for her walks, she will often even run AND she can take herself up the stairs without needing help. I am so glad that we switched to this.
The claims are that these kibble pieces are easier for dogs with bad teeth to eat. They refused to even let it touch their mouth. One dog is fussy, but the other is not.
I was actually told about this food from Pet Food Express. They were such a tremendous help in finding the correct food for my Shepherd Mix Rescue! I was happy to find that Chewy has this and able to ship! Also when there has been any issues the customer service rep. was wonderful!
My dog loves this food. Needed to get him off wet food due to dental issues.