Lotus Oven-Baked Small Bites Good Grains Chicken Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food
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Feed your furry friend the nutrition she needs with the scrumptious flavor she loves! Lotus Oven-Baked Small Bites Good Grains Chicken Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food is oven-baked kibble that combines real chicken, fish, brown rice and recognizable fruits and vegetables into bite-sized pieces. The beneficial blend of olive and salmon oils provides your pup 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!
Key Benefits- Crafted with healthy grains you can feel good about feeding your dog.
- Bite-sized kibble is oven-baked to help preserve protein, amino acids, along with vitamins and antioxidants from fruits and vegetables.
- Features fresh chicken as the #1 ingredient.
- Low in starch and less processed than other kibbles.
- Contains optimized calcium and phosphorus.
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Item Number82171
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Weight5.0 pounds
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LifestageAdult
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Breed SizeSmall Breeds, Extra Small & Toy Breeds
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Food FormDry Food
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Special DietGMO-Free, N/A
Chicken, Rye, Chicken Liver, Sardine, Brown Rice, Barley, Oats, Brewers Dried Yeast, Pea Fiber, Pea Protein, Chicken Fat Preserved with 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, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Iron Proteinate, Chondroitin Sulfate, Choline Chloride, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Niacin, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidegera Extract, Inulin, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin D Supplement, Vitamin B Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid, Sodium Selenite, Rosemary Extract.
Caloric Content3,456 kcal/kg
Guaranteed Analysis | |
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Crude Protein | 24.0% min |
Crude Fat | 12.0% min |
Crude Fiber | 3.0% max |
Moisture | 10.0% max |
Ash | 6.0% max |
Vitamin E | 150 IU/kg min |
Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 0.35% min |
Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 2.0% min |
Ascorbic Acid | 250 mg/kg min |
Weight | Daily Feeding (cup) |
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3 lbs | 1/4 |
9 lbs | 1/2 |
16.5 lbs | 1 |
24.5 lbs | 1 1/4 |
34.5 lbs | 1 1/2 |
45 lbs | 2 |
Why is baked dry pet food better than extruded dry pet food?
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.
Why do some of the lotus kibble pieces look like they have grill marks on them?
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.
Where does lotus source all of their ingredients?
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.
Where is lotus made?
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.
Why are whole grains beneficial?
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.
What makes the oil blend in lotus so good for my pet’s skin and coat?
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.
How do I know that lotus is really ethoxyquin free?
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.
I hear many pet food companies say their food contains no soy. will the soy oil in lotus cause an allergic reaction in my dog or cat?
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.
I’ve heard that taurine is a necessary nutrient for cats. I’ve seen added taurine recently in some lamb and rice foods for dogs. why doesn’t lotus add taurine to their lamb and rice formula for dogs?
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.
Who does the artwork on lotus’ packaging?
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
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Excellent option for sensitive stomachs
By Kristy73 on Feb 19, 2021
My 9 year old lab has always had a very sensitive stomach. She tends to get sick (vomit) when she has gone more than a few hours without eating. We feed her 3 times a day, plus snacks and even that wasn’t helping. Our local pet supply store recommended Lotus dog food to us and she is like a new dog! Having the kibble baked a lower temperatures seems to help, plus the right combination of ingredients. So happy to have found this!
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Picky dogs
By Daisy on Jan 20, 2021
My dogs won't eat any other dry food. It is hard to find food for picky puppies, even at 10 years old.
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4 out of 4 are loving this
By Bichonmom on Apr 13, 2020
I have 4 which I home cook for but wanted to get something else, as the grocery situation is somewhat dicey. I have been looking for a baked kibble as the high temperature that other kibble are made with is not to my liking. They all love it and the size is perfect, for all my babies all under 18 lbs.
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feedback on Lotus dog food
By SueS on May 12, 2020
I thought I would try something healthier for him upon the recommendation of another one of your customers. My dog hates his new food- Ive tried to starve him for days ut he refuses to eat it. I tried!
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Lotus Oven-Baked Small Bites Good Grains Chicken Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food
By WildPony on Mar 27, 2020
Good healthy food for my dogs. No tummy or stool problems with Lotus small bites chicken recipe. They love it and gobble it right down & they are very fussy dogs.
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Dogs love Lotus!
By Slim on Nov 26, 2019
I have two dogs who will eat anything, but it doesn't necessarily agree with them. With Lotus, my dogs love the food AND they don't have any negative gastrointestinal problems after eating it. And I love that the food isn't greasy like most kibble.
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Perfect size kibble
By MaDay on Apr 9, 2020
Finally found a kibble small enough for the smaller breeds.
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small dogs love it
By KASM on Nov 2, 2019
I have 3 chihuahuas and they mostly all eat without a problem. One of them has been eating it for years. The small bites that crumble easy are perfect for them. I soak it with broth or water and it’s even softer. The picky one even eats it (when she chooses to eat).
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Wow! Even By Itself!
By Sophie on Feb 12, 2020
I can't believe it! My picky fur baby even ate it plain; without adding veggies or a topper!
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I Really Wanted to Like This
By PLPL on Jun 30, 2019
I had high hopes for this kibble. The ingredient list was healthy. I have a small breed dog that has a hard time eating hard dry kibble. I thought an oven baked kibble would be softer than traditional kibble. It was softer and was the perfect small bite size. However I am not sure if it is the food itself or if it was an old bag. When I opened the bag it smelled stale. It did not smell appealing at all. I left the bowl out all day and my dog did not eat a single kibble!