salmon and quinoa dog food

Salmon, Pumpkin &Quinoa Formula (Dog)

How to Transition to Lucy Pet Formulas for LifeThe key to switching foods is to do it gradually, so your dogs digestive system can adapt to our formula and nutrients. Start by replacing 20-25% of the current food you are feeding with Lucy Pet Formulas for Life. Each day, gradually increase the amount of new food and decrease the amount of the former food until your pet is eating only the new diet.

If your pet tends to have a sensitive stomach, allow up to 10-14 days to fully transition to Lucy Pets Formulas for Life

In some instances, a pet can experience soft stools during the first week when you switch and transition to any new food. Lucy Pet Formulas for Life, digest easily and most pets transition smoothly. However, if your pets stool becomes loose, it may be necessary to transition more gradually to the new diet.

Be sure to temporarily eliminate any treats or wet food for the first few days, and follow feeding guidelines closely. Lucy Pet diets may require different feeding quantities than the food you were previously feeding.

How to Determine Feeding PortionsUtilize at the feeding guideline chart below to reference the total recommended cups per day. Divide the total cups per day by the total number of times you feed your dog per day, to determine the portion size for each meal.

Be sure that a bowl of fresh water is always available to your dog. Remember that water is an essential nutrient for your dog. Always allow your pet to eat in peace, so they can relax and enjoy their food.

Recommended Feeding Portions(Based on a standard 8 oz dry measuring cup):

Note these are ONLY guidelines. Adjust to keep your dog in ideal body condition.The total daily amount can be divided into more than one feeding per day.

Growth of Puppies: Feed puppies up to twice the adult recommendations daily. Adjust to maintain body condition. The total may be divided into multiple feedings.Reproduction: Depending on litter size, feeding needs may be up to 4 times normal adult amounts. Always adjust to maintain body condition.Pregnant FemalesA small increase is needed during the first 6 weeks. Increase the amount fed up to 25% during weeks 7, 8, and 9.Lactating Females Immediately after whelping, the nutritional demand increases by 50% compared to maintenance levels. We recommend feeding in 3 equal meals per day.Calorie Content (Calculated): This food contains 3,575 kcal/kg or 495 kcal/cup ME (metabolizable energy) on an as-fed basis (calculated).

AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient ProfilesLucy Pet Formulas for Life Salmon, Pumpkin and Quinoa Formula Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance, including the growth of large size dogs (70 lbs or more as an adult). Since our formula is complete and balanced, Lucy Pet recommends that you do not add vitamins, minerals, or any other supplements, except upon the advice of a veterinarian.

No. Raw or under cooked salmon could potentially contain the neorickettsia helminthoeca parasite, which is fatal for dogs. This parasite is only of concern for pet parents who may be sourcing their own salmon, and storing it at a temperature above -35 degrees F.

If you have purchased salmon from your grocery store, there is no reason to be concerned with the potential for this parasite, since fish sold commercially are frozen solid and stored for 15 hours or more at a temperature of -35 degrees F (or lower). This freezing process kills parasites.

Once your dog's salmon is cooked, its very important to pick through it to confirm all small bones have been removed prior to serving. These can easily choke your dog, or get lodged in his stomach or intestines.

When shopping for salmon, look for boneless fillets as they are the least likely to contain bone fragments.

Description

Lucy Pets Salmon, Pumpkin & Quinoa Dog Food improves gut health, supports a healthy immune system, heart health, skin & coat, and so much more!

Discover how Lucy Pet Products can help your pet thrive.

Lucy Pets Salmon, Pumpkin, and Quinoa dog food uses our advanced P.B.F. Prebiotic Balanced Fiber to produce an optimal environment in the digestive tract for improving gut health and wellness. Our P.B.F. formulation is based on 40 years of research and studies by one of the top scientists in animal nutrition, Dr. George C Fahey.

Dogs and salmon go great together, which is why the number one ingredient in our Salmon, Pumpkin, and Quinoa Formula is Deboned Salmon from the USA. This formula also includes chicken meal from the U.S., chickpeas (rich in protein and complex carbohydrates, including starches and fibers), delicious pumpkin (a nutritional powerhouse featuring fiber that helps aid in healthy digestion), and quinoa (a premium, digestible seed rich in protein and essential amino acids).

This grain-free formula offers a superfood blend of antioxidants and our proprietary prebiotic fiber blend to support a healthy immune system. Our food is also naturally preserved, includes all the important vitamins and minerals, and does not contain any ingredients from China.

When transitioning your dog to our higher fiber diet, some noticeable changes in stool value may occur. This reflects a healthier digestive tract. We recommend that transitioning to Lucy Pet foods be done over a five-day period.

As your pet is consuming a higher fiber diet, it is normal to observe an increased consumption of drinking water on a regular basis. Water is very important to overall health. Be sure that a bowl of fresh water is always available to your pet.

Key Benefits of the Best Salmon Dry Dog Food

• Includes Lucy Pets special Prebiotic Balanced Fiber blend for gut healtha unique, high-quality mix of fiber sources, including quinoa, flaxseed, and more.
• Made with quality salmon as the first ingredient, this formula is a premium protein dog food you can be proud to feed your pet.
• Combines a superfood blend of antioxidants with our proprietary prebiotic fiber blend to support a healthy immune system.
• Complete and balanced food for all life stages, including the growth of large dogs.
• Every purchase helps animals in need by contributing to the Lucy Pet Foundation, so you can feel great feeding your pal and helping others who need a paw.

Feeding Guidelines

Feeding Guidelines Can Dogs Eat Pumpkin?

Dogs can eat pumpkin, as it offers excellent nutritional value. While your pet is transitioning to Lucy Pets Formulas for Life diet, please be sure to follow the suggested guidelines below.

How to Transition to Lucy Pet Formulas for Life

The key to switching foods is to do it gradually, so your dogs digestive system can adapt to our formula and nutrients.Start by replacing 20-25% of the current food you are feeding with Lucy Pet Formulas for Life. Each day, gradually increase the amount of new food and decrease the amount of the former food until your pet is eating only the new diet.

If your pet tends to have a sensitive stomach, allow up to 10-14 days to fully transition to Lucy Pets Formulas for Life (TM)

In some instances, a pet can experience soft stools during the first week when you switch and transition to any new food. Lucy Pet Formulas for Life, digest easily and most pets transition smoothly. However, if your pets stool becomes loose, it may be necessary to transition more gradually to the new diet.

Be sure to temporarily eliminate any treats or wet food for the first few days, and follow feeding guidelines closely. Lucy Pet diets may require different feeding quantities than the food you were previously feeding.

How to Determine Feeding Portions

Utilize the feeding guideline chart below to reference the total recommended cups per day. Divide the total cups per day by the total number of times you feed your dog per day, to determine the portion size for each meal.

Be sure that a bowl of freshwater is always available to your dog. Remember that water is an essential nutrient for your dog. Always allow your pet to eat in peace, so they can relax and enjoy their food.

Recommended Feeding Portions(Based on a standard 8 oz dry measuring cup):

Note these are ONLY guidelines. Adjust to keep your dog in ideal body condition.The total daily amount can be divided into more than one feeding per day.

Growth of Puppies:Feed puppies up to twice the adult recommendations daily. Adjust to maintain body condition. The total may be divided into multiple feedings.

Reproduction: Depending on litter size, feeding needs may be up to 4 times normal adult amounts. Always adjust to maintain body condition.

Pregnant FemalesA small increase is needed during the first 6 weeks. Increase the amount fed up to 25% during weeks 7, 8, and 9.

Lactating FemalesImmediately after whelping, the nutritional demand increases by 50% compared to maintenance levels. We recommend feeding in 3 equal meals per day.

Calorie Content (Calculated):This food contains 3,575 kcal/kg or 495 kcal/cup ME (metabolizable energy) on an as-fed basis (calculated).

AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient ProfilesLucy Pet Formulas for Life Salmon, Pumpkin and Quinoa Formula Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance, including the growth of large size dogs (70 lbs or more as an adult). Since our formula is complete and balanced, Lucy Pet recommends that you do not add vitamins, minerals, or any other supplements, except upon the advice of a veterinarian.

Nutritional Info

Ingredients:

Salmon, menhaden fish meal dried chickpeas, dried peas, pea starch, canola oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), dried pumpkin, quinoa, dried carrots, ground miscanthus grass, natural flavor, flaxseeds, dried chicory root, DL-methionine, salt, potassium chloride, dried kelp, choline chloride, vitamins (vitamin E supplement, niacin, D-calcium pantothenate, vitamin A supplement, riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid), L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate, taurine, minerals (ferrous sulfate, zinc proteinate, zinc sulfate, iron proteinate, copper proteinate, sodium selenite, manganese sulfate, manganese proteinate, calcium iodate), mixed tocopherols (preservative), citric acid (preservative), L-carnitine, turmeric, yucca schidigera extract, rosemary extract.

Digestion:Avariety of blended high-quality fiber sources, including quinoa, flaxseed, dried kelp, dried chicory root, chickpeas, pumpkin, and ground miscanthus grass.Having a diverse population of fiber provides nourishment for the gut bacteria, which in turn nourishes the entire body.

Immunity:Superfood blend of ingredients plus antioxidant nutrientssupports a healthy immune system.

Skin & Coat Health:We guarantee Omega-3 Fatty Acid levels from natural ingredients including flaxseed, salmon oil and Vitamin E.

Energy:High-quality Salmon oil plus varied carbohydrate sources for energy.

Delicious:We use high-quality proteins from Salmon and Chicken Meal from the USA, with no chicken by-products, and no artificial flavors, Pumpkin and added chicken fat adds to a delicious taste.

Calorie Content (calculated)(ME) = 3575 kcal/kg; 495 kcal/cup

Lucy Pet Products

Lucy Pet Products Information

Lucy Pet Products is a pet food, and supplies brand based in the United States. Lucy Pet Products was founded by Joey Herrick in 2013, who previously had ownership in a larger and more known pet food brand, Natural Balance which has been in operation for over thirty years.

At the same time, Joey founded the Lucy Pet Foundation to give back to animals. The name of the brand and foundation comes from his familys Chihuahua mix rescue, who was named Lucy.

Joeys aim with Lucy Pet Products is to use sound scientific principles and avoid fads, which are becoming increasingly common.

All of Lucy Pet Products recipes are produced within the United States; however, we are not sure of the exact location of this production or whether Lucy Pet Products outsources their production.

Lucy Pet Products recipes are not widely sold across the United States but can be purchased at select retail stores. Wed recommend using their Store Locator Tool to aid in your search for a local retailer.

In addition, some of Lucy Pet Products recipes can be purchased online from pet food websites like Chewy and Amazon, but other popular websites do not stock them.

Lucy Pet Products Product Range

Dog Food

Lucy Pet Products dog food range is relatively small when compared to other similar brands and includes five dry food recipes and three wet food recipes.

It is also worth pointing out that the dry and wet food recipes from Lucy Pet Products are very similar to each other, often including the same core ingredients. This could be advantageous to some dogs who prefer similar food but in different forms.

Lucy Pet Products does not produce any age-specific recipes such as those for puppies or senior dogs, nor do they produce any food for large or small breed dogs as is common in the industry.

However, they recently released a recipe for high-energy or active dogs with a more appropriate nutritional balance.

Cat Food

Lucy Pet Products cat food range is smaller than its dog food range and includes only one dry food recipe and four wet food recipes.

Much like the dog food range, Lucy Pet Products does not produce age-specific recipes for cats, such as those for kittens or senior cats.

In contrast to many brands, not all of Lucy Pet Products cat food products are grain-free, with one of their wet recipes being grain inclusive.

Lucy Pet Products Nutrition

Dog Food

The nutrition offered by Lucy Pet Products recipes is average to above average when compared to similar brands in the industry. This nutritional profile correlates to a reasonable proportion of protein and fat but a relatively large portion of carbohydrates.

This nutritional profile is suitable for most dogs, including those that are active. For very active dogs, you may want to consider Lucy Pet Products new High Energy recipe called Tactical Fuel.

Below is an example of the nutrition provided by a Lucy Pet Products dry food recipe. As you can see, the proportion of carbohydrates on a per calorie basis is significant.

If youd like to learn more about canine nutrition, wed highly recommend reading our Dog Food Guide, which gives an in-depth breakdown of nutrition, ingredients, and more.

Cat Food

The nutrition provided by Lucy Pet Products cat food recipes is similar to their dog food recipes. The portion of carbohydrates is often too high and not appropriate for cats, which are obligate carnivores.

Being an obligate carnivore means that cats do not need to consume a high proportion of plant-based content and instead would be better suited to a diet high in animal and fish-based ingredients.

However, Lucy Pet Products wet cat food recipes do offer superior nutrition when compared to their dry recipes and have high proportions of protein and fat.

If youd like to learn more about feline nutrition, wed recommend reading our Cat Food Guide.

Lucy Pet Products Ingredients

High-Quality Meat & Fish Ingredients

Lucy Pet Products makes use of a relatively small range of meat and fish ingredients. All of these ingredients are high-quality additions to pet food recipes.

The brand uses some of the most commonly found ingredients in pet food, such as Chicken and Salmon. These ingredients are so common and appealing to pet food manufacturers because they are affordable and highly nutritious, high in protein and fat.

It is worth noting that Lucy Pet Products also uses Duck, which is a less common ingredient meat ingredient in pet food recipes.

You can learn more about the use of Duck in dog food recipes and some other high-quality Duck recipes in our article Best Dog Food With Duck.

Other Notable Ingredients

Pumpkin features in almost all of Lucy Pet Products recipes. Pumpkin is most commonly included in pet food to aid digestion, as it is a great source of dietary fiber.

However, the portion size present in Lucy Pet Products is large enough that it also contributes to the carbohydrate portion noticeably as well as providing other micronutrients such as Beta Carotene.

If youd like to learn more about Pumpkin and their use in dog food recipes, wed recommend reading our article Best Dog Food With Pumpkin.

Quinoa, Oatmeal,and Brown Rice are three grain-ingredients that are found in Lucy Pet Products recipes. Grain ingredients can be very controversial additions to pet food recipes, with many being strongly against their use.

However, these grain ingredients are considered by some to be superior to other grain ingredients like Wheat or Corn. This preference by some is as they can provide additional nutrition and are less processed.

Moreover, in recent years, there have been links between dog food recipes with high proportions of legumes and Canine Heart Disease. For this reason, high-quality grains like Brown Rice and Quinoa have further grown in popularity.

Read more about the link between legumes and canine heart disease in our article Best Dog Foods Without Peas.

Some of Lucy Pet Products utilize Chicken Fat as a minor ingredient. Chicken Fat is a regular addition to recipes from many brands.

Its primary purpose is to enhance the flavor of pet food recipes and boost the levels of animal-based fat.

Brands tend to use Chicken Fat over alternatives as it is low-cost and easy to source. If youd like to learn more about Chicken Fat, take a read of our article Chicken Fat In Dog Food.

Dried Beet Pulp is utilized by a huge number of pet food brands as a reliable source of soluble fiber.

Soluble fiber can be a critical component of the diet of some dogs to ensure they keep regular digestion and stools.

Outside of this high fiber content, Dried Beet Pulp provides very little nutrition to dogs. You can learn more about how Dried Beet Pulp is produced in our article Dried Beet Pulp In Dog Food.

Lastly, Flaxseed features in some of Lucy Pet Products recipes as a minor ingredient. Flaxseed is another industry favorite thanks to its potential benefits.

Flaxseed is best known as one of the best plant-based sources of the Omega 3 Fatty Acids, which can provide dogs and cats with a range of health benefits. However, Flaxseed has other benefits that many are not aware of.

You can read more about these additional benefits in our article Flaxseed In Dog Food.

Lucy Pet Products Animal Testing

At this time, we have no information on what type of animal testing that Lucy Pet Products participates in, if any.

Many of the smaller pet food brands like Lucy Pet Products do not disclose detailed information on their animal testing or feeding trial as they fear customer backlash.

We strongly believe that invasive or laboratory-style testing of animals is a cruel and outdated practice and one which we hope will see a significant decline.

Lucy Pet Products Recalls

Based on our research (FDA, AVMA, DogFoodAdvisor), Lucy Pet Products has no history of recalls of its products which therefore makes it a recall-free brand.

This recall-free record is not a huge surprise given the brands young age and relatively small product range but is still impressive and noteworthy.

Despite this, we encourage consumers to be vigilant of any future recalls of Lucy Pet Products recipes or any other pet food products.

Best of Lucy Pet Products

Salmon, Pumpkin, & Quinoa Review

At Pet Food Reviewer we are consistently big fans of dog food recipes with large portions of Salmon. The above dry dog food recipe from Lucy Pet Products fill this criteria with ease thanks to a large portion of Salmon and Salmon Meal.

The reason we are big fans of Salmon is that they are not only an excellent source of fish-based protein and fat but also contain high levels of the beneficial Omega 3 Fatty Acids.

The recipe also uses a portion of Chicken Meal which, when combined with the Salmon, ensures the proportion of the recipe from meat and fish ingredients is significant and suitable to the vast majority of dogs.

Outside of these poultry and fish ingredients, the recipe then uses quite a large range of plant-based ingredients, including Chickpeas, Peas, Pumpkin, Quinoa, and Carrots.

This mix of legumes, grains, and vegetable ingredients can provide a moderate proportion of carbohydrates, fiber, and beneficial micronutrients.

Chicken Recipe In Gravy Review

Wet/Canned dog food is a treat for many but others use it regularly and the above Chicken recipe from Lucy Pet Products is bound to appeal to many dogs.

The vast majority of the recipe is made up of Chicken which provides a generous proportion of protein and fat which should be at the core of every dogs diet.

Outside of this Chicken content, the recipe utilizes a mix of Pumpkin, Brown Rice, Carrots, and Spinach. This unusual mix provides a modest proportion of carbohydrates and fiber.

Salmon, Pumpkin & Quinoa Review

The above dry cat food recipe from Lucy Pet Products is almost identical to the equivalent dog food recipe which is a common theme of the brand. It uses a mix of Salmon, Salmon Meal, and Chicken to provide a large portion of protein and fat.

However, while this proportion of protein and fat is excellent for dogs, it is not quite as satisfactory for cats who should have an even large portion.

As we mentioned earlier, cats are obligate carnivores and require a high proportion of protein and fat to align with their natural diet.

Regardless, this proportion of protein and fat is far higher than other cat food brands, especially those that are lower cost.

Similar to Lucy Pet Products dog food recipe, this cat food recipe uses a large range of plant-based ingredients, including Peas, Chickpeas, Pumpkin, Quinoa, and Carrots.

These plant-based ingredients can provide a portion of carbohydrates, fiber, and micronutrients.

Chicken & Duck Recipe In Gravy Review

Almost all cats go crazy for wet/canned cat food and the above Chicken & Duck recipe is not going to change this desire.

As you can imagine, the bulk of the recipe is made up of a mixture of Chicken and Duck, which are both high-quality poultry ingredients. However, there is also a smaller portion of Tuna which makes an unusual mix.

This combination of poultry and fish ingredients provides a very satisfactory proportion of protein and fat, which is a fair reflection of a cats natural diet.

However, there is a fairly sizeable portion of Pumpkin present which is joined by a very small portion of Brown Rice. These two ingredients provide a small portion of carbohydrates and fiber.

Lucy Pet Products Featured Articles

Best Dog Food With Pumpkin Lucy Pet Products is in a select club of brands that utilize a significant portion of Pumpkin in their recipes. Pumpkin can be an excellent addition to the diet of many dogs, especially those with digestive issues.

This utilization of Pumpkin earned them a place, among other big brands like Acana and Weruva, in our article diving into the best dog food recipes with Pumpkin.

Lucy Pet Products Full Product Range

Dry Dog Food

Duck, Pumpkin, & Quinoa

Duck & Potato Limited Ingredient Diet

Salmon, Pumpkin, & Quinoa

Chicken, Brown Rice & Pumpkin Limited Ingredient Diet

Wet/Canned Dog Food

Chicken, Pumpkin, & Brown Rice

Salmon and Pumpkin

Duck and Pumpkin

Dry Cat Food

Salmon, Pumpkin & Quinoa

Wet/Canned Cat Food

Duck and Pumpkin

Chicken, Pumpkin, & Brown Rice

Salmon and Pumpkin