N&D Quinoa Skin and Coat Venison Dry Dog Food, 2.5 kg with Coconut

N&D Quinoa Functional Skin and Coat is adult dry dog food formulated for skin-and-coat nutrition and adult maintenance, with venison, quinoa, coconut, and turmeric in a 5.5 lb (2.49 kg) bag.

• Formulated to meet AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for adult maintenance — provides complete nutrition for this life stage.
• Venison, quinoa, coconut, and turmeric recipe — combines the named animal protein and featured plant ingredients in one dry food.
• Omega-6 fatty acids 2.20% minimum and omega-3 fatty acids 0.40% minimum — provides measured amounts of both fatty acid groups.
• DHA 0.20% minimum and EPA 0.10% minimum — includes these two omega-3 fatty acids.
• Glucosamine hydrochloride 1,200 mg/kg minimum and chondroitin sulfate 900 mg/kg — includes both in the formula.
• Quinoa medium-maxi and universal kibble: 12–14 mm diameter and 5–7 mm thickness — gives a concrete size reference for the pieces.

This adult dry food is made for dog owners seeking a formula identified for skin and coat, while also providing nutrition for adult maintenance. Its venison-based recipe features quinoa, coconut, and turmeric, with nutrient values and kibble dimensions available to help you assess the food and its size.

What is N&D Quinoa Functional Skin and Coat made for?

N&D Quinoa Functional Skin and Coat is formulated for adult dogs and to meet nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance. It is a dry food featuring venison, dehydrated venison, herring oil, quinoa seed, linseed, dried coconut, and turmeric. The formula also contains glucosamine hydrochloride and chondroitin sulfate; these are not recognized as essential nutrients by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.

• Crude protein: 23.00% minimum; crude fat: 12.00% minimum.
• Crude fiber: 2.80% maximum; moisture: 9.00% maximum; ash: 7.90% maximum.
• Calcium: 1.10% minimum; phosphorus: 0.90% minimum.

What ingredients and added nutrients does the recipe contain?

The recipe includes venison and dehydrated venison, followed by pea starch, herring oil, quinoa seed, linseed, dried coconut, turmeric, inulin, fructooligosaccharide, yeast extract, calcium carbonate, dicalcium phosphate, psyllium seed husk, potassium chloride, salt, brewers dried yeast, glucosamine hydrochloride, and chondroitin sulfate. It also contains vitamin A, vitamin D3, vitamin E, ascorbic acid, niacin, calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine mononitrate, biotin, folic acid, vitamin B12, choline chloride, beta-carotene, zinc, manganese, iron, copper, selenium yeast, DL-methionine, taurine, L-carnitine, aloe vera gel concentrate, green tea extract, rosemary extract, and mixed tocopherols as a preservative.

• Added amounts: vitamin A 15,000 IU; vitamin D3 1,500 IU; vitamin E 600 mg; vitamin C 150 mg; niacin 37.5 mg; pantothenic acid 15 mg.
• Also added: vitamin B2 7.5 mg; vitamin B6 6 mg; vitamin B1 4.5 mg; vitamin H 0.38 mg; folic acid 0.45 mg; vitamin B12 0.1 mg; choline chloride 2,500 mg; beta-carotene 1.5 mg.
• Mineral additives: zinc chelate of the analogous methionine hydroxylase 910 mg; manganese chelate of the analogous methionine hydroxylase 380 mg; ferrous chelate of glycine hydrate 250 mg; copper chelate of the analogous methionine hydroxylase 15.8 mg; inactivated selenised yeast 0.40 mg.
• Other additions: DL-methionine 4,000 mg; taurine 1,000 mg; L-carnitine 300 mg; aloe vera extract 1,000 mg; green tea extract 100 mg. Antioxidants are tocopherol-rich extracts of natural origin.

What size are the kibble pieces, and how much energy does a cup provide?

The quinoa medium-maxi and universal kibble measures 12–14 mm in diameter and 5–7 mm in thickness. Energy value is 367 kcal per cup, 1,662 kcal per lb, or 6.95 MJ per lb.

• Minimum omega-6 fatty acids: 2.20%; minimum omega-3 fatty acids: 0.40%.
• Minimum DHA: 0.20%; minimum EPA: 0.10%.
• Farmina notes that natural ingredient variation can cause kibble color shades to differ between batches; no artificial color is used to make batches uniform, and the variation does not affect the food’s quality or nutritional characteristics.
• Small size variations within a bag can occur. Kibble outside the specified control range may qualify for Farmina’s 100% Guarantee policy.

N&D Quinoa Functional Skin and Coat suits adult dogs whose owners want a venison, quinoa, coconut, and turmeric dry food formulated for adult maintenance and skin-and-coat nutrition. Its stated nutrient analysis, ingredient details, and kibble measurements make the formula and piece size clear.

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