| Nutrient |
Level |
| Crude Protein |
min. 27.0% |
| Crude Fat |
min. 18.0% |
| Crude Fiber |
max. 3.5% |
| Moisture |
max. 10.0% |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids* |
min. 0.27% |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids* |
min. 2.7% |
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profile.
- Weaning Pups: Start puppies on River Run® Professional Formula 27-18 Dog Food as early as they begin to nibble at solid foods, generally 3–4 weeks of age.
- Growing Pups: Feed puppies (to 6 months of age) all the River Run® Professional Formula 27-18 Dog Food they will consume at intervals throughout the day.
- Pregnant/Lactating Dogs: River Run® Professional Formula 27-18 Dog Food provides the extra nutrition needed by reproducing females in stages of gestation and lactation. Food consumption may vary during gestation, so feed the amount needed to maintain the desired body condition. Feed this product free-choice during lactation. Food intake may double or even quadruple during lactation.
- Adult Dogs: River Run® Professional Formula 27-18 Dog Food can be fed in dry form or moistened with warm water. If your dog prefers the moistened form, mix 6 parts River Run® Professional Formula 27-18 Dog Food with 1 part warm water, allow the mixture to stand for approximately 5 minutes, then stir and serve.
- The quantity of River Run® Professional Formula 27-18 Dog Food that your dog will eat each day will vary with the breed, size and activity level. Use the basic chart below as a guide and vary the amount you feed according to your dog’s appetite. Feed adult dogs once daily or you may choose to use a self-feeder (use dry form only) and make Professional Formula 27-18 Dog Food available to your dog at all times. Most dogs will adjust their intake to meet their requirements.
| Size of Dog |
Weight of Dog |
Amounts Daily* |
| Toy Breeds |
5 - 15 lbs. |
1/2 - 1-1/4 cup |
| Small |
15 - 25 lbs. |
1-1/4 - 2 cups |
| Medium |
25 - 45 lbs. |
2 - 3 cups |
| Large |
45 - 80 lbs. |
3 - 5 cups |
| Very Large |
Over 80 lbs. |
1 cup per 20 lbs. of body weight |
*Amounts based on standard 8 oz. measuring cup.
- Always provide plenty of clean, fresh water at all times for your dog.
- River Run® Professional Formula 27-18 Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profile for all life stages (i.e., gestation, lactation and normal growth, from weaning to maturity, and maintenance of adult dogs at work or rest).
