TOPS BASICS
guaranteed analysis
Crude Protein (Min) ..................... 18.00%
Crude Fat (Min) .............................. 8.00%
Crude Fiber (Max) ............................ 5.0%
Moisture (Max) .............................. 10.0%
*not recognized as an Essential Nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profile.
3,205 kcal/kg 375 kcal/cup Calculated Metabolizable Energy
Tops Basics is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages.
ingredients
Ground Yellow Corn, Rice Bran, Soybean Meal, Meat & Bone Meal, Poultry Fat (preserved with mixed Tocopherols), Salt, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Hydrated Sodium Calcium Aluminosilicate, Choline Chloride, Ferrous Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Niacin Supplement, Biotin, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B 12 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Pryidoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Cobalt Carbonate, Folic Acid.
feeding guidelines
Weight
5 - 10 lb.
cups* | per day
¾ - 1¼
Changes in your pet’s feeding habits should be made gradually.
We recommend the following when transitioning to a new food.
10 - 20 lb.
1¼ - 2
Days 1 - 3 Days 4 - 6 Days 7 - 9 Days 10+
20 - 30 lb.
30 - 40 lb.
40 - 60 lb.
2 - 2½
2½ - 3
3 - 4
60 - 80 lb.
80 - 100 lb.
100+ lb.
4 - 5½
5½ - 7
7 PLUS**
25% Tops Basics
75% old food
50% Tops Basics
50% old food
75% Tops Basics
25% old food
100% Tops Basics
*standard 8oz measuring cup | **1/2 cup for each 10 lb. over 100 lb.
Tops Basics can be fed right from the bag or mixed with water or broth.
Adults
Mature dogs should be fed once or twice per day. The amount of food depends upon your dog's age, weight, activity level and environment. See the chart above to determine the amount of food you should feed daily.
Puppies
Puppies require 1½ to 2 time as much food during the growth and development period as an adult the same weight. Feed puppies 3 - 4 times per day the first six months, 2 times daily until full grown.
Pregnancy and Nursing
Pregnant and lactating females can be fed Tops Basics Dog Food according to the body condition and the number of puppies.
ALWAYS KEEP FRESH, CLEAN WATER AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES
Schedule regular veterinarian visits for optimum health of all your animals.
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