Table I.
Composition of the main nutrients of diets for dogs
| Guaranteed analysis (except where indicated differently)a | Purina Dog Chow for adult dogs | Mobility Support JS24 large breedb |
|---|---|---|
| Protein (%Min) | 21.00 | 24.50 |
| Fat (%Min) | 10.00 | 10.50 |
| Fiber (%Max) | 4.50 | 6.30 |
| Moisture (%Max) | 12.00 | 10.00 |
| Eicosapentaenic acid (EPA) (%Min)c | Not present | 0.45 |
| Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) (%Min)c | Not present | 0.20 |
| Glucosamine (mg/kg Min)c | Not present | 1900 |
| Chondroitin (mg/kg Min)c | Not present | 100 |
| Linoleic acid (%Min) | 1.50 | 2.22a |
| Calcium (%Min) | 1.00 | 0.77a |
| Phosphorus (%Min) | 0.80 | 0.52a |
| Zinc (mg/kg)c | 120 | 219.90a |
| Copper (mg/kg)c | d | 31.10a |
| Manganese (mg/kg)c | d | 72.1a |
| Vitamin A (IU/kg) | 10 000 | 28 000a |
| Vitamin E (IU/kg) | 100 | 600a |
a
Calculated from typical analysis of the diet.
b
A detailed list of ingredients is available at: http://products.royalcanin.us/products/veterinary/canine/mobility-support-js-large-breed.aspx
c
Natural source of nutrients provided by New Zealand green-lipped mussel (GLM).
d
No additional data were available from the nutritional details of this diet.