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Vivus Smokey Maple Bacun Bites -100 g

Healthy, flavorful plant-based bites with a smoky bacon taste

$1295
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Smokey Maple Bacun Bites are crunchy, tasty, savory plant-based treats that bring the flavour of bacon dogs love without any animal products. Sweetened lightly with maple syrup and made from wholesome, healthy ingredients, these nutritious bites don’t compromise on flavour. Beets, sweet potatoes, and sesame seeds provide natural antioxidants and anti-inflammatory phytochemicals, as well as beneficial prebiotic fiber, to promote gut health.

Key features:

• Complete amino acid profile
• Rich in prebiotic dietary fiber
• Omega-3 EPA and DHA to promote overall health
• No common canine allergens (animal proteins)
• No corn, wheat or soy
• No artificial colours, flavours or preservatives
• Gluten-free formulation
• Cholesterol-free 
• 100% human grade Ingredients

Potential Indications 

Based on the ingredients and nutrient profile, this treat may be recommended for dogs with the following conditions or requirements:

• Healthy dogs of all ages, shapes and sizes
• Dietary hypersensitivity and allergies
• Inflammatory skin disorders
• Cardiovascular disorders
• Inflammatory bowel disease, colitis
• Hepatitis, copper storage hepatopathy
• History of calcium phosphate or calcium oxalate uroliths
• Early kidney disease

Made in Canada 

Ingredients

Brewer's yeast, sweet potatoes, brown rice flour, carrots, beets, molasses, coconut flour, coconut oil, yeast extract, sesame seeds, maple syrup, flaxseeds, algae oil, hemp oil, paprika, kelp, natural (plant-based) flavour.

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude protein (min): 23%
Crude fat (min): 10%
Crude fibre (max): 5.5%
Moisture (max): 15%

Feeding Amounts

It is recommended that no more than 10% of daily energy intake comes from treats, snacks, and supplements.

Extra small Dog (< 5 kg).....1 chew per day
Small (5-10 kg).....1-4 chews per day
Medium (10-20 kg).....3-6 chews per day
Large (20-40 kg).....5-10 chews per day
Giant (>40kg).....9-12 chews per day

Energy Density

8 kcal/treat

References

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